Session Review: Natural Resources
Water The long-term sustainability of the state’s water resources was the primary focus of legislation considered this session by the
Read MoreWater The long-term sustainability of the state’s water resources was the primary focus of legislation considered this session by the
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 10 that creates a Water Sustainability Fund and restructures the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read MoreSenators gave second-round approval to a bill April 8 that would create a Water Sustainability Fund and restructure the Nebraska
Read MoreA bill dealing with salary disclosure of insurance company executives was amended to include several additional bills before stalling during
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval to a bill April 2 that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to create a
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Commission heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read MoreThe state inheritance tax was the focus of two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 20. LB960, introduced by
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on two bills that would provide funding for water sustainability projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreNatural Resources Districts (NRDs) would be authorized to issue cease and desist orders to resolve incidences of excessive erosion under
Read MoreNatural resources districts can enforce actions more quickly under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 7. LB513, introduced by
Read MoreA program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was given final approval by the Legislature Feb. 7. Introduced by Holdrege Sen.
Read MoreA program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was advanced from general file Jan. 23. Introduced by Holdrege Sen. Tom Carlson,
Read MoreNatural resources districts would be able to enforce actions more quickly under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read MoreEnsuring the long-term sustainability of state water resources topped the list of natural resources issues considered by senators this session.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill May 29 that creates a task force concerning the long-term sustainability of state water resources. LB517,
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