The resolution directs the Legislative Management of North Dakota to consider conducting a comprehensive study on the regulations surrounding water and wetlands, as well as the taxation of inundated lands within the state. It highlights the complexities and significant implications of managing these resources, which involve multiple levels of government and can lead to confusion and inconsistencies in regulation. The resolution emphasizes the need for clarity in jurisdictional frameworks to address potential conflicts and gaps in authority, particularly concerning property disputes related to navigability and ownership.

The proposed study will include an examination of water and wetlands regulations from other states, an inventory of existing federal, state, and local laws, and an analysis of the current jurisdictional framework regarding environmental protection and public health. The findings from this study are expected to provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving the management and protection of water and wetlands resources in North Dakota. The Legislative Management is tasked with reporting its findings and any necessary legislative proposals to the Seventieth Legislative Assembly.