Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Healthy Soils Task Force, require the Department of Agriculture to submit related documentation, and provide powers to natural resources districts regarding soil and water practices

Summary

The bill eliminates the statutes that created the Healthy Soils Task Force and any related sections, and requires the Department of Agriculture to submit the task force’s past action plan, findings, and meeting records to the Legislature by Jan. 1, 2027. It also clarifies the department’s statutory powers, creates a Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners Administrative Fund with a $10,000 cap for task‑force support, and establishes an Agricultural Products Marketing Information Cash Fund for voluntary gifts and fees. The changes affect the Department of Agriculture, natural‑resources districts, and Nebraska’s soil‑ and water‑management programs.

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