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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Sen. Dan Hughes
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.
Read moreNew checkoff program amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill July 20 that would create a checkoff program for Nebraska dry pea and lentil growers.
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Senators advance biofuel development authority for public power
Nebraska’s public power districts could develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Pulse crop checkoff program clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 3 that would create a checkoff program for Nebraska pulse crop growers.
Read moreMunicipal energy bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that updates governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
Read moreProposal to bar cities from banning single-use plastics discussed
Local governments could not ban single-use plastics and certain other materials under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read moreEarly deer hunting permits amended, advanced
A bill that would allow qualifying landowners to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 13 after lawmakers amended it to include a small permit fee.
Read moreSmoking, vaping restrictions sought
The General Affairs Committee considered three bills Feb. 3 designed to reduce smoking and vaping by teenagers and young adults.
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