Eminent domain carve-out created for private power plants
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 intended to encourage private developers to build dedicated power plants for large-scale electricity users.
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Natural Resources
Battery storage framework, large load regulations approved
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.
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Game Law updated, landowner mountain lion permits authorized
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.
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Open burning permit requirements updated
Senators gave final approval April 9 to a bill intended to help policymakers better understand the use of prescribed burning in Nebraska.
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Natural Resources omnibus approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a package of measures updating state environmental, safety and energy regulations.
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Battery storage measure amended, advanced to final reading
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.
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Eminent domain carve-out for private power plants clears first round
Nebraska’s public power utilities could not use eminent domain to acquire privately owned power plants built to serve certain large-scale electricity users under a bill advanced from general file March 18.
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Utility-scale battery storage framework amended, advanced
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.
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Game law update amended, advanced
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.
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Municipal natural gas sales authorized
Certain Nebraska cities and villages may make tax-exempt natural gas sales to industrial-scale users under a measure approved by lawmakers Feb. 27.
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Proposal to ‘reaffirm’ environmental trust offered
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.
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Natural Resources omnibus clears first round
An environmental agency cleanup measure advanced from general file Feb. 19 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to natural resources.
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Municipal natural gas sales authorization amended, advanced
A bill that would allow certain Nebraska cities to contract with large-scale natural gas users advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 12 after lawmakers narrowed its scope.
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Game Law update amended, advanced
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.
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Open burn permit update advanced
A bill intended to help policymakers better understand the use of prescribed burning in Nebraska advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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