HOUSE RESOURCES STANDING COMMITTEE May 8, 1997 1:42 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Representative Bill Hudson, Co-Chairman Representative Scott Ogan, Co-Chairman Representative Beverly Masek, Vice Chair Representative Fred Dyson Representative Joe Green MEMBERS ABSENT Representative Ramona Barnes Representative William K. ("Bill") Williams Representative Irene Nicholia Representative Reggie Joule COMMITTEE CALENDAR * HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 39 Urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that prohibits the President of the United States from extending or establishing national monuments without the express authorization of the Congress. - MOVED OUT OF COMMITTEE (* First public hearing) PREVIOUS ACTION BILL: HJR 39 SHORT TITLE: LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS SPONSOR(S): RESOURCES JRN-DATE JRN-PG ACTION 04/30/97 1408 (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRAL(S) 04/30/97 1408 (H) RESOURCES 05/06/97 (H) RES AT 2:15 PM CAPITOL 124 05/06/97 (H) MINUTE(RES) 05/08/97 (H) RES AT 1:00 PM CAPITOL 124 WITNESS REGISTER No witnesses testified ACTION NARRATIVE TAPE 97-52, SIDE A Number 0001 CO-CHAIRMAN SCOTT OGAN called the House Resources Standing Committee meeting to order at 1:42 p.m. Members present at the call to order were Representatives Hudson, Ogan, Masek, Dyson and Green; there was a quorum. HJR 39 - LIMIT DECLARATION OF NATL. MONUMENTS CO-CHAIRMAN OGAN announced the committee would hear House Joint Resolution No. 39, urging the United States Congress to enact legislation that prohibits the President of the United States from extending or establishing national monuments without the express authorization of the Congress. He asked if there was discussion. Number 0117 CO-CHAIRMAN BILL HUDSON said it is an excellent resolution that speaks to not only Alaska's interests but those of the entire West Coast as well. Number 0138 CO-CHAIRMAN HUDSON made a motion to move HJR 39 from committee with individual recommendations. He asked unanimous consent. CO-CHAIRMAN OGAN asked if there was any objection. He commended committee aide Hans Neidig for his work on HJR 39; because of the outstanding job Mr. Neidig had done, everyone was happy with the resolution. He thanked Mr. Neidig for his service to him and the committee. CO-CHAIRMAN HUDSON stated his belief that this is one of the best committees he has worked with on resources; he cited the diversity of the committee as an asset. He said he was looking forward to streamlining legislation over the summer to try to help develop resources economically while protecting the environment. He expressed appreciation for the fine work done by Mr. Neidig. He also commended Marieke Nordlinger, his own staff member, for her outstanding job, saying she is one of the brightest and best committee assistants he has ever had. Number 0353 CO-CHAIRMAN OGAN, noting there was no objection to the resolution, announced that HJR 39 was moved from the House Resources Standing Committee. ADJOURNMENT CO-CHAIRMAN OGAN adjourned the House Resources Standing Committee meeting at 1:42 p.m.