Natural resources omnibus bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval July 22 to a bill containing provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval July 22 to a bill containing provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
Read MoreMeasures restricting the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers, extending an Omaha-area natural resources district’s bonding authority and merging the state agencies responsible for recommending energy policies and administering environmental regulations were among the bills advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreBills authorizing public power utilities to withhold certain records and reducing the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreBills dealing with renewable energy projects, wildlife management and water supply augmentation projects were among those considered by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would extend the cutoff date of certain natural resources districts’ levy authority.
Read MorePrivate wind energy development, oil and gas regulations and preservation of the state’s waterways topped the list of issues considered this session by the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreA bill authorizing natural resources districts (NRDs) to use bonds to pay for water management projects stalled in the Legislature
Read MoreEnsuring the continued viability of the state’s natural resources was the primary focus of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Natural
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 gave first-round approval to a bill April 2 that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to create a
Read MoreEnsuring the long-term sustainability of state water resources topped the list of natural resources issues considered by senators this session.
Read MoreOwners of non-irrigated land would have a mechanism to obtain a refund of occupation taxes under a bill discussed in
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee voted Nov. 9 to advance to the full Legislature a bill that would give the governor
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Nov. 9 on a bill that would prohibit pipeline routing in sensitive environmental areas
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