Bill > SB368

This bill makes several changes to state laws concerning natural resources and state lands. First, it modifies the composition of the Natural Resources Committee by reducing its membership: removing the State Geologist, the Director of Production and Conservation of the Oil and Gas Commission, and the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality from the committee. The bill allows existing committee members to designate a representative from their organization to attend meetings and conduct committee business. Second, the bill changes the notification requirements for lease and permit applications related to mineral, timber, and other resources on state lands. Specifically, it removes the requirement to notify the Office of the State Geologist and the Oil and Gas Commission, while adding the Department of Energy and Environment to the list of agencies that must be notified when such applications are filed. These changes appear to streamline committee membership and update communication protocols for resource-related permits on state-owned lands.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb368&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R