The Standing Committee on State Development was first established by resolution on 24 May 1995.
The committee was re-appointed on 25 May 1999. Under the resolution the functions of the State Development Committee are to inquire into, consider and report to the Legislative Council from time to time on
matters concerned with policy directions to ensure that opportunities for sound growth and wise development are pursued throughout New South Wales.
Portfolios include the Treasury, State Development, the Olympics, Transport and Roads, Information Technology, Energy, Forestry, Western Sydney, Agriculture, Land and Water Conservation, the Environment, Local Government, Regional Development, Rural Affairs, Public Works and Services, Small Business, Tourism, Mineral Resources and Fisheries.
Resolution passed 25 May 1999, 1st Session, Minutes No. 4, pp 76-82.