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Natural Resources 

State climate change action plan proposed

February 12, 2021 admin Sen. John Cavanaugh, LB483

The University of Nebraska would develop a plan to help the state mitigate and adapt to the effects of extreme weather events or climate change under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Natural Resources Committee.

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Legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration considered

February 12, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB650

The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.

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Net metering changes considered

February 11, 2021 admin Sen. John Cavanaugh, LB506 LB573

The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on two bills that would modify Nebraska’s net metering laws.

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Bills would relocate game and parks headquarters

February 4, 2021 admin Sen. Steve Erdman, LB562 LB668

The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would relocate the state Game and Parks Commission’s headquarters.

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Bill would prohibit treated seed corn in ethanol production

February 4, 2021 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB507

Nebraska ethanol plants could not use treated seed corn as a fuel stock under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Natural Resources Committee.

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Higher fees would help maintain two state recreation areas

January 29, 2021 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB336

Out-of-state visitors to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area would pay a higher permit fee under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Natural Resources Committee.

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Natural Resources

September 4, 2020October 14, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB632 LB769 LB861 LB933 LB1201 LB126 LB770 LB858 LB367 LB855 LB856 LB899 LR288

The Natural Resources Committee this session considered measures to create a statewide flood mitigation plan, prohibit cities from banning single-use plastics and allow certain landowners to apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season.

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Natural resources omnibus bill approved

August 13, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB632 LB769 LB861 LB933 LB1201

Senators passed a bill Aug. 13 that contains provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.

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Early deer hunting permits approved

August 12, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB126

Certain landowners may apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season under a bill passed by senators Aug. 12.

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Public power biofuel development authorized

July 31, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB899

Nebraska’s public power districts may develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.

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Natural Resources 

Municipal energy bill approved

July 31, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB858 LB367 LB855 LB856

Senators passed a bill July 31 updating governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.

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Sen. Dan Hughes
Natural Resources 

Natural resources omnibus bill advances

July 23, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB632 LB861 LB769 LB1201 LB933

Senators gave first-round approval July 22 to a bill containing provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.

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Natural Resources 

Free park entry permit for disabled veterans approved

July 21, 2020 admin Sen. Tim Gragert, LB770

Certain disabled veterans may apply for a free lifetime state park entry permit under a bill passed by lawmakers July 21.

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Sen. Dan Hughes
Natural Resources 

Senators advance biofuel development authority for public power

March 4, 2020 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB899

Nebraska’s public power districts could develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill advanced from general file March 4.

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Natural Resources 

Lawmakers urge Corps to prioritize flood control on Missouri

February 27, 2020 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LR288

The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.

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