Nonresident park entry fees increased
Lawmakers approved a bill May 20 that increases state park entry fees for nonresidents.
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Nonresident park entry fee increase clears first round
A bill that would increase state park entry fees for nonresidents advanced from general file April 29.
Read moreNew abandoned vehicle timeline requirements adopted
Nebraska law enforcement will be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
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New timeline requirements for abandoned vehicles advanced
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
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Wireless fee increase fails to advance
A bill that would increase landline and wireless fees in certain counties failed to advance from general file March 23.
Read moreNew timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read moreHigher fees would help maintain two state recreation areas
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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Agriculture
Proposals to create a new checkoff program and update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act were among those considered by the Agriculture Committee this session.
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Natural Resources
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.
Read moreNatural resources omnibus bill approved
Senators passed a bill Aug. 13 that contains provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
Read moreEarly deer hunting permits approved
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.
Read morePublic power biofuel development authorized
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.
Read moreMunicipal energy bill approved
Senators passed a bill July 31 updating governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
Read moreNew checkoff program created
Lawmakers approved a bill July 31 creating a checkoff program for Nebraska dry pea and lentil growers.
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Natural resources omnibus bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval July 22 to a bill containing provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
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