Session Review: Natural Resources
Private wind energy development, oil and gas regulations and preservation of the state’s waterways topped the list of issues considered this session by the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee.
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Audit bill vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill April 15 that proposed several changes to the state’s audit operations. LB935, introduced by
Read moreOil wastewater well reporting requirement passed
Senators approved a bill March 24 that enhances disclosure and public notice regulations on wells used to dispose of wastewater
Read moreFracking well reporting requirement advances
Senators advanced a bill March 9 that would enhance disclosure and public notice regulations on injection wells. LB1082, sponsored by
Read moreReporting of fracking well water contents requested
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would enhance disclosure and public notice regulations on
Read morePork production bill passes
Lawmakers passed a bill after two hours of final-round debate Feb. 5 that will allow meatpacking companies to own hogs.
Read moreIncrease in power board representative pay proposed
A bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 28 would increase the pay for Nebraska’s representative on a committee
Read morePork production bill advances
Senators voted to advance a bill Jan. 22 that would allow meatpacking companies to own hogs during production. Under LB176,
Read morePacker ownership of hogs debated
Senators debated a select file bill Jan. 21 that would lift the current restriction on meatpackers owning hogs. Under LB176,
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Ensuring the continued viability of the state’s natural resources was the primary focus of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Natural
Read moreRepeal of meat packer restrictions stalled on second round
After four hours of second-round debate May 27, an attempt to force a select file vote on a bill that
Read morePork production restrictions could be eased
Meat packing companies could own swine during production under a bill advanced by senators May 26. Currently, a restriction under
Read moreLivestock, community garden development passed
Senators passed a measure May 21 that encourages development of livestock and community gardening projects in Nebraska. Introduced by Ogallala
Read moreLimited liability approved for agritourism
Senators passed a bill May 21 that is intended to remove obstacles for landowners wishing to host farm tours and
Read moreCommunity gardens added to livestock development bill
Senators amended a livestock development measure to include community gardens before advancing it to final reading May 18. Introduced by
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