NITROGEN REDUCTION INCENTIVE Senate SponsorsSen. Doris Turner and Rachel Ventura 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations New ActCreates the Nitrogen Reduction Program Act. Provides that, subject to appropriation, the Department of Agriculture shall, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and soil and water conservation districts in the State, develop a nitrogen reduction incentive program by January 1, 2027 for the purpose of addressing water quality issues. Provides that the program will include a per-acre payment rate of not less than $5 per acre. Provides that crop management records collected from farmers shall be considered confidential. Makes findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately. 2/2/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Doris Turner 2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading 2/2/2026SenateReferred to Assignments 2/10/2026SenateAssigned to Appropriations 3/13/2026SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026 3/23/2026SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura