On February 27, 2006, Senate President Pro Tem Michael Gibbons formed this special senate committee on Fuel, Waste and the Environment.

The committee is charged with the task of conducting hearings for the purpose of exploring the feasibility and effectiveness of fueling innovative animal and human waste management practices to create energy, protect Missouri's environment, solve odor issues, and sustain rural economic development. The committee will issue to the Senate a report of findings and proposed recommendation of actions to address this issue.