House Concurrent Resolution No. 3 authorizes the Legislative Council of Idaho to appoint a committee tasked with conducting a two-year study on natural resource issues, particularly focusing on water-related matters. This resolution acknowledges the expiration of a previous committee's term and emphasizes the ongoing significance of various natural resource challenges, such as water distribution, aquifer status, and wildlife management, which are crucial for the state's future and the well-being of its citizens.

The proposed committee will consist of ten legislators, evenly split between the Senate and the House of Representatives, and will have the authority to seek input from non-legislative stakeholders. Additionally, the committee's cochairs can appoint technical advisors to provide expertise on water issues. While these advisors can contribute valuable insights, they will not receive compensation from legislative funds and will not have voting rights on the committee's recommendations. The committee is expected to report its progress to the Second Regular Session of the Sixty-eighth Idaho Legislature and present its final findings and recommendations to the First Regular Session of the Sixty-ninth Idaho Legislature.