Power plant closure requirements, other measures approved
A bill containing measures intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
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Sen. Bruce Bostelman
Updated broadband standards, 911 requirements approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreCounty bridge working group created
A new working group will award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill clears final round
A package of bills related to natural resources, including one that allows for an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database, received final approval from senators April 11.
Read MorePower plant closure requirement amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure reliability of the electric grid received first-round approval from lawmakers March 21 after they amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreWorking group for county bridge match funds advanced
A new working group would award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a proposal that advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements advanced
A bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill containing several natural resources-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate March 15 after lawmakers amended it to include a measure that would prohibit Nebraska communities from banning natural gas service.
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Natural resources omnibus bill advanced
A proposal to create an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database received first-round approval March 7 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.
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Working group for county bridge match funds proposed
A new working group would award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a proposal heard Feb. 5 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreVoluntary hunting and fishing guide database proposed
The state Game and Parks Commission could create a hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database on its website under a proposal heard Jan. 31 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
LB565, introduced by Brainard Sen. Bruce Bostelman and passed 41-0, states legislative intent to appropriate $500,000 over the next two fiscal years to the state Department of Economic Development.
Read MoreHydrogen hub funding, design-build authorization approved
Lawmakers approved a bill May 23 intended to support Nebraska’s efforts to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Hydrogen hub funding proposal broadened, advanced
A bill that would fund Nebraska’s efforts to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub advanced to the final round of debate April 18 after lawmakers amended it to include the provisions of several other bills related to natural resources.
Read MoreHydrogen hub funding, design-build authorization advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a bill intended to support Nebraska’s efforts to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub by the U.S Department of Energy.
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