Bill · S. 941· Senate(119-S-941)
A bill to prohibit natural asset companies from entering into any agreement with respect to land in the State of Utah or natural assets on or in land in the State of Utah.
- Introduced
- 3/11/2025
- Last activity
- 3/11/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- John Curtis
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to prevent natural asset companies from entering into agreements regarding land or natural assets within the State of Utah. A natural asset company is defined as a corporation that holds rights to the ecological performance of a specific area and has authority to manage that area for conservation, restoration, or sustainable management. The legislation also includes organizations substantially similar to these corporations. If passed, these entities would be prohibited from making any agreements involving Utah land or its natural assets.
Yes
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2
The bill restricts specific corporate entities from managing land, which may impact long-term ecological management strategies.
Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?+1
The bill limits specific private entities from managing land assets in Utah.
The opposite
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Who it would affect, and how
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- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+2Improves Public Land Management+1
- 3/11/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Mike LeeRepublican · Utah