An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

This resolution grants the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works the necessary authority to carry out its powers, duties, and functions, including holding hearings and conducting investigations, in accordance with Senate rules. This authorization period extends from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2027 . During this time, the committee is empowered to make expenditures from the contingent fund of the Senate, employ personnel, and, with prior consent, use the services of personnel from other government departments or agencies on either a reimbursable or nonreimbursable basis. The resolution establishes specific financial limits for the committee's operations across three periods. For March 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, expenses are capped at $4,107,247 , with sub-limits for consultants and staff training. A higher limit of $7,040,996 is set for the period of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Finally, expenses for October 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, are restricted to $2,933,748 , also with specific allocations for consultants and training. The resolution also details the payment mechanisms for these expenses, primarily from the contingent fund of the Senate, and authorizes agency contributions for employee compensation.