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Natural Resources

Natural Resources 

Ban on certain out-of-state groundwater transfers considered

January 26, 2023 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB241

The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill intended to protect Nebraska’s groundwater resources.

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Sen. Bruce Bostelman
Natural Resources Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Natural Resources

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1023 LB1015 LB809 LB803 LB924 LB978 LB804 LB925 LB1099 LB1102

The Natural Resources committee advanced bills this session authorizing construction of a South Platte River canal and several water recreation and tourism projects across the state, including a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.

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Natural Resources 

Environmental regulator granted additional authority

April 13, 2022April 13, 2022 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB1102

A bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution received final approval from lawmakers April 12.

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Natural Resources 

Power pool representative pay cap increased

April 13, 2022 admin Sen. Dan Hughes, LB804

Lawmakers approved a measure April 12 that raises the limit on total compensation for Nebraska’s representative on a Southwest Power Pool committee.

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Natural Resources 

Lake development, water recreation projects authorized

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1023

Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build several water recreation and tourism projects across Nebraska.

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Natural Resources 

South Platte River canal project authorized

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1015

Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build a canal to divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.

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Natural Resources 

Natural resources omnibus bill approved

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Moser, LB809 LB803 LB924 LB978

Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 containing several measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.

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Natural Resources 

Healthy soils learning community authorized

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Tim Gragert, LB925

Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 intended to help farmers adopt practices that protect Nebraska’s soil and water.

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Natural Resources 

South Platte River canal project clears second round

March 30, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1015

A proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact advanced to the final round of debate March 29 after senators amended it to include conflict-of-interest provisions.

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Natural Resources 

Lake development proposal amended, advanced

March 30, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1023

Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 29 to a proposal to build several water recreation projects across the state after amending it to prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure public access to a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.

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Sen. Bruce Bostelman
Natural Resources 

Additional authority for environmental regulator advanced

March 11, 2022 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB1102

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution.

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Sen. Mike Moser
Natural Resources 

Loan forgiveness for public water systems amended, advanced

March 11, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Moser, LB809 LB803 LB924 LB978

A bill intended to help certain cities pay for drinking water and wastewater projects advanced to the second round of debate March 11 after lawmakers amended it to include three other measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.

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Natural Resources 

Hydrogen hub work group approved

March 11, 2022April 27, 2022 admin Sen. Bruce Bostelman, LB1099

Nebraska could seek to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub under a bill passed by the Legislature March 10.

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Sen. Mike Hilgers
Natural Resources 

South Platte River canal project advances

March 10, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1015

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.

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Sen. Mike McDonnell and Sen. Mike Hilgers
Natural Resources 

Lake development, water recreation projects advance

March 10, 2022 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1023

A proposal intended to spur economic development and recreational opportunities in three areas of the state advanced from the first round of debate March 9.

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