NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES STUDY – States findings of the Legislature and authorizes the Legislative Council to appoint a committee to undertake and complete a study of natural resource issues.

HCR 3 is a procedural resolution authorizing a study of natural resource issues in Idaho, directly affecting the Idaho Legislature and future policy decisions. It directs the Legislative Council to appoint a 10-member committee (5 Senators, 5 Representatives) to study water systems, aquifers, and wildlife over two years, with input from stakeholders. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the 2026 and 2027 legislative sessions but cannot enact laws or make binding decisions. This resolution does not change existing laws or allocate funds; it solely establishes a process for gathering information to inform future legislation.