FEDERALISM COMMISSION
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 | 8:00 AM | 220 Senate Building

1.    Committee Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the minutes of the September 17, 2024, meeting 

 

2.    Department of Environmental Quality

The commission will hear from the Department of Environmental Quality regarding its activities, rulemaking, and implementation of programs. H.B. 373, 2024 General Session requires the Federalism Commission to have the department report on its activities.

·         Kim Shelley, Executive Director, Department of Environmental Quality

·         Commission Discussion/Action

 

3.    Draft Legislation: State Resource Management Plan

The commission will consider draft legislation that would incorporate recommended changes to the state resource management plan statutes.

·         Redge Johnson, Executive Director, Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office

·         Nicole Nielson, Planning Program Manager, Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office

·         Public Comment

·         Commission Discussion/Action

 

4.    Federal Guidance Letters

The commission will discuss the use of federal guidance letters.

·         Stan Rasmussen, Vice President, Government Affairs, Sutherland Institute

·         Commission Discussion/Action

 

5.    Davillier Contract Status

The commission will receive an update on research that the Davillier law group is working on for the commission.

·         John Howard, Attorney at Law

·         Commission Discussion/Action

 

6.    Federalism Issues Discussion with State Agencies

The commission will receive an update on coordination efforts with state agencies.

·         Rep. Ken Ivory

·         Commission Discussion/Action

 

7.    Other Business

 

8.    Adjourn