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House approves bill directing rules to test bulls for trichomoniasis; fiscal note questioned
Summary
HB234 directs the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for testing bulls to control trichomoniasis in cattle. Sponsors cited Idaho's experience and stakeholder support; members questioned enforcement, dairy waivers and a fiscal note of about $90,000–$100,000. The House passed the bill and sent it to the Senate.
The Utah House passed House Bill 234, a measure that directs the Department of Agriculture to create rules to prevent and control trichomoniasis in cattle by requiring testing of bulls in certain circumstances.
Sponsor Bradley T. Johnson told members the disease is "the most serious disease that we have in the state of Utah for large…
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