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Rh WHEREAS, it appears that the time has now arrived when a review of the laws affecting the exploration, production, and conservation of oil and gas should be made; and

WHEREAS, a committee of the House of Representatives, after a joint hearing with a committee of the Senate, has recommended that the legislative research committee be directed to conduct a study of oil and gas conservation and property laws, with special attention being given to the protection of the correlative rights of landowners;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of North Dakota, the Senate Concurring Therein:

That the legislative research committee is hereby directed to conduct a review and study of the laws of this state relating to the exploration, production, and conservation of oil and gas, including among other things the protection of the correlative rights of landowners; and that such committee is hereby authorized to employ such specialized personnel and hold such conferences, hearings or otherwise, as it may deem necessary to carry out this study, and to make its report and recommendations to the Thirty-seventh Legislative Assembly together with such legislation as may be necessary to carry out such recommendations.

Filed March 6, 1959.

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION "B-2"

(Delayed Bills Committee)

(By request of the Joint Committee on Employment)

RETENTION OF CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE EMPLOYEES

A concurrent resolution providing for the retaining of certain employees of the House of Representatives and Senate after the legislative session for the purpose of completing legislative work.

WHEREAS, after termination of the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly it is necessary to complete and close all legislative work, and

WHEREAS, in order to so complete and close such work it is necessary to retain certain employees.

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of North Dakota, the Senate Concurring Therein:

That the following employees from the House of Representatives of the Thirty-sixth Legislative Assembly be retained after the close of session to complete legislative work: