Session Review: Natural Resources
Water The long-term sustainability of the state’s water resources was the primary focus of legislation considered this session by the
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Water fund and commission restructuring approved
Senators passed a bill April 10 that creates a Water Sustainability Fund and restructures the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read moreWater fund and commission restructuring advances
Senators gave second-round approval to a bill April 8 that would create a Water Sustainability Fund and restructure the Nebraska
Read moreInsurance company salary disclosure bill amended, debate stalls
A bill dealing with salary disclosure of insurance company executives was amended to include several additional bills before stalling during
Read moreNebraska Natural Resources Commission restructuring advances
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill April 2 that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to create a
Read moreBill would shift commission focus to water sustainability
The Natural Resources Commission heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read moreAdjustment, elimination of inheritance tax considered
The state inheritance tax was the focus of two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 20. LB960, introduced by
Read moreWater sustainability funds sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on two bills that would provide funding for water sustainability projects in Nebraska.
Read moreBill would clarify NRDs erosion authority
Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) would be authorized to issue cease and desist orders to resolve incidences of excessive erosion under
Read moreShorter NRD notification approved
Natural resources districts can enforce actions more quickly under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 7. LB513, introduced by
Read moreWater pollution loan program adopted
A program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was given final approval by the Legislature Feb. 7. Introduced by Holdrege Sen.
Read moreWater pollution loan program advanced
A program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was advanced from general file Jan. 23. Introduced by Holdrege Sen. Tom Carlson,
Read moreShorter NRD notification advanced
Natural resources districts would be able to enforce actions more quickly under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of state water resources topped the list of natural resources issues considered by senators this session.
Read moreWater task force created
Lawmakers passed a bill May 29 that creates a task force concerning the long-term sustainability of state water resources. LB517,
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