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NV AB80

Bill

Status

Failed

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

Assembly

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Healthy Soils Initiative within the State Conservation Commission to encourage adoption of soil health practices by producers, promote understanding of environmental and economic benefits, and support scientific research into soil health including carbon storage potential of agricultural soils

  • Authorizes the Commission to establish a voluntary grant program for soil health activities and projects, with priority given to conservation districts working with producers and historically underserved producers

  • Establishes the Fund for Soil Health in the State Treasury to receive gifts, grants, and donations, with the Commission authorized to use funds for planning, developing, and implementing the Initiative

  • Declares information about producer identity and practices in Commission records confidential unless the producer provides express written permission for release

  • Requires the Commission to study and report to the Legislature beginning January 1, 2036 on progress toward Initiative goals, with options to expand measures or recommend repeal if significant progress has not been made

Legislative Description

Establishes provisions relating to soil health. (BDR 49-387)

Last Action

(No further action taken.)

6/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means4/16/2025
Natural Resources12/2/2024

Full Bill Text

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