Climate report approved

Lawmakers gave final approval May 29 to a bill that changes duties of the state’s climate committee.

LB583, introduced by Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, requires the Climate Assessment Response Committee to prepare an initial report on cyclical climate change in Nebraska by Sept. 1, 2014. The report will include possible impacts on the state’s agriculture, water, recreation and other economic sectors.

The committee will be required to provide a final report to the governor and the Legislature by Dec. 1, 2014, including significant conclusions and recommendations.

The bill passed 32-12.