Limited liability for agritourism advanced
Senators advanced a bill May 7 that is intended to remove obstacles for landowners wishing to host farm tours and
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Sen. Ken Schilz
Livestock development grants advanced
A measure that would encourage livestock development in Nebraska advanced from general file May 4. Introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken
Read MoreEconomic incentives for businesses proposed
Small businesses that create additional jobs in Nebraska would be eligible for grants under legislation heard by the Banking, Commerce
Read MoreLimited liability for agritourism proposed
Owners of agritourism businesses would see decreased legal liability under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 5.
Read MoreFee to control aquatic invasive species approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 27 that addresses the potential impact of aquatic invasive species on local ecosystems and surface
Read MoreState energy plan recommended
LB583, introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz, would require the state Energy Office to adopt an integrated state energy plan.
Read MoreLivestock development grants proposed
Counties could receive grants for livestock development projects under a bill heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 10. LB175, introduced
Read MoreFee to control aquatic invasive species advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 5 to a bill that would address the potential impact of aquatic invasive species on
Read MoreFee proposed to address aquatic invasive species
The potential impact of aquatic invasive species on local ecosystems and surface water was the focus of a bill heard
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
Livestock producers will operate under new procedures implemented as a result of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. Livestock
Read MoreSynthetic drug ban, assault penalties passed
Senators approved an amended bill April 17 that updates the list of banned synthetic drug compounds in Nebraska. The bill
Read MoreAssault penalties added to synthetic drug ban, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 9 that would update the list of banned synthetic drug
Read MoreChanges to livestock brand inspection procedures adopted
A bill that creates brand inspection service areas was passed by lawmakers March 31. LB768, introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken
Read MoreBlight guidelines passed
Senators passed a bill March 27 that revises guidelines for the accounting of certain blighted properties. LB1012, introduced by Ogallala
Read MoreExpansion of synthetic drug ban advanced
Additional variations of a synthetic drug would be banned under a bill advanced to select file March 25. Introduced by
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