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SCR119.....................................................by STATE AFFAIRS
HIGHER EDUCATION - SUSTAINABILITY - Stating findings of the Legislature and
encouraging development of the concept of sustainability at Idaho
institutions of higher education.
03/24 Senate intro - 1st rdg - to printing
03/25 Rpt prt - to 10th Ord
03/29 10th Ord - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Little
Title apvd - to House
03/30 House intro - 1st rdg - to Educ
03/31 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg
04/01 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
04/04 3rd rdg - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Mitchell
Title apvd - to Senate
04/04 To enrol
04/05 Rpt enrol - Pres/Sp signed
04/06 To Secretary of State
]]]] LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ]]]]
Fifty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2005
IN THE SENATE
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 119
BY STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 STATING FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND ENCOURAGING DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCEPT
3 OF SUSTAINABILITY AT IDAHO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
4 Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
5 WHEREAS, the people of the state of Idaho are justifiably proud of our
6 rich tradition of quality institutions of higher education and preservation of
7 our natural resources; and
8 WHEREAS, Idaho's institutions of higher education should be models for the
9 wise stewardship of economic and environmental resources; and
10 WHEREAS, the state of Idaho and its institutions of higher education bear
11 profound responsibility to increase awareness, knowledge, technology and tools
12 that will lead the state of Idaho to a prosperous and sustainable future; and
13 WHEREAS, environmental sustainability has been defined as meeting the
14 needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
15 meet their own needs and may include use of resources in a manner that allows
16 the resources to be replenished by natural systems, as well as avoidance of
17 pollution that damages biological systems and emphasizes use of resources in
18 such a manner that they will never be exhausted; and
19 WHEREAS, the state of Idaho should encourage the mobilization of internal
20 and external resources so its institutions can collaborate to develop a con-
21 cept of sustainability that reflects Idaho's unique values and involves all
22 stakeholders; and
23 WHEREAS, education is critical for pursuing a sustainable future for
24 Idaho; and
25 WHEREAS, education for sustainability increases the power of all Idahoans
26 to address future economic and environmental realities; and
27 WHEREAS, the state of Idaho's major industries have benefited from, and
28 will continue to benefit from, commitment to an institutional focus on
29 research and development of new ideas and technologies that will lead to a
30 sustainable future; and
31 WHEREAS, the University of Idaho is paving the way to the future through
32 innovative research, collaboration with statewide extensions and private
33 industry, and the development of an effective sustainability curriculum.
34 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the First Regular Session
35 of the Fifty-eighth Idaho Legislature, the Senate and the House of Representa-
36 tives concurring therein, that an educational focus on sustainability will
37 lead the state of Idaho to the realization of its economic aspirations, envi-
38 ronmental goals, and beyond our greatest expectations for the future.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 15098C1
The proposal would direct the institutions of higher learning to
encourage the stewardship and increase awareness that will lead
the state of Idaho to a sustainable future. Sustainability can be
defined as creating community-based economic and social
connections while maintaining environmental quality without
depleting natural resources for future generations. Institutions
of higher learning are encouraged to set an example by
implementing steps to achieve a sustainable community, with the
ultimate goal of a sustainable Idaho.
FISCAL NOTE
There is no immediate fiscal impact, but the legislature may
invest in project concepts in the future.
Contact
Name: Kathryn Whittier
Phone: 208-375-7580
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/FISCAL NOTE SCR 119