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House debates sage grouse resolution that would seek to block federal funding for 10 years
Summary
Lawmakers debated SCR 3, a concurrent resolution intended to reaffirm state primacy over Greater Sage Grouse conservation and urge Congress not to fund federal regulatory actions for a 10-year period; supporters argued it protects state management, opponents urged exhaustion of other options.
The Utah House of Representatives debated SCR 3 on March 3, a concurrent resolution urging Congress to refrain from funding federal regulatory action on Greater Sage Grouse habitat for a 10‑year period and reaffirming the state's primacy in managing the species. Debate included questions about whether state avenues had been exhausted and concerns about the economic implications of federal listing.
Sponsor Representative Sandal (floor sponsor) described the resolution as…
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