Climate study group parameters passed

Senators passed a bill April 10 that changes some duties of the state’s climate study group.

LB1008, introduced by Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, requires the Climate Assessment and Response Committee to produce a climate change report derived from reports and recommendations submitted to it. The final report is due Dec. 1, 2014.

The bill stems from LB583, adopted in 2013, which directed the climate committee to produce an original report to the governor on the impact of climate change on the state and to facilitate communication between stakeholders to address those impacts and response strategies.

The bill passed on a 44-1 vote.