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Committee approves measure to let tribes join Conservation Futures Program
Summary
The committee reported Substitute Senate Bill 1697 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation by roll call (7–4), approving language that would allow federally recognized tribes to participate in the Conservation Futures Program; members voiced support while also flagging questions about program capacity and land availability.
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 25 reported Substitute Senate Bill 1697 out of committee with a due‑pass recommendation following a roll‑call vote of seven ayes and four nays.
Ms. Smith, staff to the committee, described the bill as one that "adds federally recognized Indian tribes as entities that can participate in the Conservation Futures Program." Representative Birnbaum, who said she formerly served on a county conservation…
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