Session Review: Natural Resources
Bills dealing with renewable energy projects, wildlife management and water supply augmentation projects were among those considered by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Nebraska joins wildlife management compact
Nebraska will work with other states to enforce wildlife management laws under a bill passed by the Legislature April 24.
Read moreDrinking water program clarification passed
Senators passed a bill April 24 that clarifies the qualifications for a program that provides financial assistance to cities to build safe drinking water projects.
Read moreDrinking water program clarification advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 28 that would clarify the qualifications for a program that provides financial assistance to cities to build safe drinking water projects.
Read moreEntry into wildlife management compact advanced
Nebraska would work with other states to enforce wildlife management laws under a bill advanced to select file March 22.
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Liability insurance on oil and gas wells discussed
Oil and gas companies would be required to carry liability insurance on certain types of wells under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 2.
Read moreMoratorium on Sandhills wind energy projects proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would place a two-year moratorium on wind energy development in the Nebraska Sandhills.
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Bill would shield private electric facilities from eminent domain
A bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 23 would bar Nebraska’s public utilities from using eminent domain to seize privately owned electric generation or transmission facilities.
Read moreCommunity solar project grants proposed
Nebraska communities could apply for a state grant to build solar energy projects under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 22.
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Bill allowing private electric retailers considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would allow private electricity companies to sell power to Nebraska customers.
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Water augmentation project procedures discussed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill intended to provide oversight of projects that help Nebraska meet its obligations under a multi-state agreement to conserve water in the Republican River Basin.
Read moreDesignation for wind-friendly counties proposed
Nebraska counties wishing to promote themselves to wind energy developers could apply for a special designation under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 9.
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Shared solar energy programs considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that is intended to promote the development of solar energy generating projects in Nebraska.
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Private wind energy development, oil and gas regulations and preservation of the state’s waterways topped the list of issues considered this session by the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee.
Read morePrivate renewable energy company exemptions approved
Senators passed a bill April 13 to encourage private renewable energy development—especially wind energy. LB824, introduced by Omaha Sen. John
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