House passes third substitute of S.B. 254 to create critical-minerals push; basin air-quality concerns raised The House passed third substitute S.B. 254 to create a critical-minerals committee and align state policy and funding for mining, processing and manufacturing. Representatives from the Uinta Basin warned the bill could affect local air-quality programs; sponsor said the substitute does not defund basin programs and pledged further work. Vote: 60-12.

Utah's House has just passed a pivotal bill to boost the state's critical-minerals industry, but concerns are rising about its impact on local air quality programs.

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