Sen. Tom Brandt

Senators passed a measure April 10 that creates a regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities and allows public utilities to set standards for new customers with large energy demands.

An update to Nebraska’s Game Law that authorizes the state Game and Parks Commission to issue resident landowner limited permits to hunt mountain lions cleared the final round of debate April 9.

Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a package of measures updating state environmental, safety and energy regulations.

A proposed regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after it was amended to impose additional requirements on certain data center operators.

A proposed regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities advanced to select file March 12 after it was amended to include three other energy-related measures.

A bill updating Nebraska’s Game Law advanced to the final round of debate March 6 after it was amended to allow the state Game and Parks Commission to issue resident landowner limited permits to hunt mountain lions and award turkey permits via a draw.

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.