Ban on certain out-of-state groundwater transfers considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to protect Nebraska’s groundwater resources.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
The Natural Resources committee advanced bills this session authorizing construction of a South Platte River canal and several water recreation and tourism projects across the state, including a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
Read moreEnvironmental regulator granted additional authority
A bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution received final approval from lawmakers April 12.
Read morePower pool representative pay cap increased
Lawmakers approved a measure April 12 that raises the limit on total compensation for Nebraska’s representative on a Southwest Power Pool committee.
Read moreLake development, water recreation projects authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build several water recreation and tourism projects across Nebraska.
Read moreSouth Platte River canal project authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build a canal to divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
Read moreNatural resources omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 containing several measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read moreHealthy soils learning community authorized
Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 intended to help farmers adopt practices that protect Nebraska’s soil and water.
Read moreSouth Platte River canal project clears second round
A proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact advanced to the final round of debate March 29 after senators amended it to include conflict-of-interest provisions.
Read moreLake development proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 29 to a proposal to build several water recreation projects across the state after amending it to prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure public access to a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
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Additional authority for environmental regulator advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution.
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Loan forgiveness for public water systems amended, advanced
A bill intended to help certain cities pay for drinking water and wastewater projects advanced to the second round of debate March 11 after lawmakers amended it to include three other measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read moreHydrogen hub work group approved
Nebraska could seek to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub under a bill passed by the Legislature March 10.
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South Platte River canal project advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
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Lake development, water recreation projects advance
A proposal intended to spur economic development and recreational opportunities in three areas of the state advanced from the first round of debate March 9.
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