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Committee extends soil-health program sunset; advocates highlight $6.3M in leveraged funds
Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Standing Committee · January 27, 2026
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Summary
The committee favorably recommended House Bill 66 to extend the soil health program’s sunset from July 2026 to 2036; witnesses said the program helped leverage about $6,300,000 for research, outreach and education and described agronomic and water-conservation benefits.
House Bill 66, which extends the sunset of Utah’s soil health program from July 2026 to 2036, received a favorable committee recommendation Jan. 27 after sponsor presentation and supportive testimony from agricultural stakeholders.
Sponsor and supporters: Representative Albrecht described HB66 as…
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