Sen. Tom Brandt

Voters could amend the state constitution to ensure that funds dedicated to conserving the state’s natural resources are used exclusively for that purpose under a measure heard Feb. 19 by the Natural Resources Committee.

An environmental agency cleanup measure advanced from general file Feb. 19 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.

A bill updating several provisions related to the state Game and Parks Commission received first-round approval from lawmakers Feb. 11 after it was amended to remove a proposed penalty for wildlife trafficking.

Livestock producers would pay for a greater share of their state environmental oversight costs under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 21.

The state no longer would set minimum safety requirements for public swimming pools under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Natural Resources Committee.

A Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill that creates a battery collection and recycling program received final approval from lawmakers May 14.

A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1.

A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced to the final round of debate April 22 after lawmakers amended it to retain provisions governing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill after amending it to include a proposed battery collection and recycling program as well as several other measures.

A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced from general file April 2.