05/12/2002 01:50 PM Senate RLS

The committee took up HB 527-MINTO FLATS GAME REFUGE.                                                                       
                                                                                                                                
REPRESENTATIVE HUGH  FATE said HB 527  is the result of  a problem                                                              
brought to  his attention on April  25. The Department  of Natural                                                              
Resources (DNR) had denied access  into the core area of the Minto                                                              
Flats.  The  Commissioner agreed  there  is  probably a  need  for                                                              
clarification.  At the  same time  discussions  were ongoing  with                                                              
DNR, the  interior delegation  requested  that the House  Resource                                                              
Committee sponsor it. He believes the amendment made in the                                                                     
Senate Resources Committee is appropriate.                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                
SENATOR HALFORD moved to calendar HB 527 with its accompanying                                                                  
fiscal note.                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                
CHAIRMAN PHILLIPS announced that without objection, the motion                                                                  
carried.