Lawmakers gave final approval April 29 to a bill that prohibits the use of seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances and makes additional changes to laws governing natural resources in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill that would increase state park entry fees for nonresidents advanced from general file April 29.
Read moreA legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.
Read moreOperators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would prohibit the use of treated seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances.
Read moreThe University of Nebraska would develop a plan to help the state mitigate and adapt to the effects of extreme weather events or climate change under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read moreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on two bills that would modify Nebraska’s net metering laws.
Read moreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would relocate the state Game and Parks Commission’s headquarters.
Read moreNebraska ethanol plants could not use treated seed corn as a fuel stock under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read moreOut-of-state visitors to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area would pay a higher permit fee under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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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 moreSenators passed a bill Aug. 13 that contains provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
Read moreCertain landowners may apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season under a bill passed by senators Aug. 12.
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