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Legislature committee · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Natural Resources

Of 63 bills referred here, the committee heard 27 and reported out 18, typically 22 days after referral.

Referred

63

Heard

27

43% of referrals

Reported out

18

29% report rate

Hearing days

16

days with at least one bill heard

Hearing calendar

Bills heard each day. Darker means more bills on the agenda.

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Time to report

Days from referral to committee report, for the 27 bills reported out. One-week bins.

051001428425670days →median 22

Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity.

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BillAuthorProgressStatusLast action
LB 823Change provisions relating to burning permits and the statewide open burning banHere: reported outWoody WordekemperBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
LB 1261Prohibit the use of eminent domain to acquire certain privately owned electric generation facilitiesHere: reported outBarry DeKayBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
LB 979Change provisions of the Game Law and the State Boat ActHere: reported outTom BrandtBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1232 amended into LB979 by AM2331
LB 759Change fees and funding for solid waste management, water wells, livestock regulation, hazardous waste management, clean water regulation, and litter reduction and recycling, change membership of a board, provide penalties and enforcement provisions for geologic storage of carbon dioxide, provide for entry upon property for the Perkins County Canal, correct references to and change jurisdiction of the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, and require local governments to regulate operation of swimming pools, recreation camps, and mobile home parksHere: reported outTom BrandtBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1076 amended into LB759 by AM1939
LB 1127Provide for hangtag permits for motor vehicles under the Game LawHere: reported outRobert DoverBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
LB 548Authorize certain cities and villages that own or operate natural gas systems to contract with industrial consumers of natural gasHere: reported outLoren LippincottBecame lawBecame lawMar 3, 2026Approved by Governor on March 3, 2026
LB 36Adopt the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act, provide for the Home Weatherization Clearinghouse and for mitigation of incidental taking of threatened or endangered species habitat, change provisions relating to the Water Recreation Enhancement Act, ground water allocation, and permits and stamps issued by the Game and Parks Commission, and create the Research Excellence Cash FundHere: reported outTom BrandtBecame lawBecame lawJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB595 amended into LB36 by AM930
LB 43Change provisions relating to notice and certification requirements for electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities located near military installationsHere: reported outBarry DeKayBecame lawBecame lawJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB35 amended into LB43 by AM215
LB 317Merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy and change the name to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, create the position of Chief Water Officer, and provide, change, and eliminate powers and duties relating to water, conservation, state game refuges, and low-level radioactive waste disposalHere: reported outTom BrandtBecame lawBecame lawMay 6, 2025Approved by Governor on May 6, 2025
LB 593Update references relating to automotive spark-ignition engine fuelHere: reported outMike MoserBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 247Change provisions relating to fees and distribution of proceeds under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act and uses of and transfers from the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Cash FundHere: reported outBarry DeKayBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 377Change term limits for the Game and Parks CommissionHere: reported outNatural Resources CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 396Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review BoardHere: reported outBarry DeKayBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 59Provide for the disbursement of funds of a natural resources district by electronic payment systemsHere: reported outRita SandersBecame lawBecame lawMar 12, 2025Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
LB 91Change provisions relating to the conveyance of electric distribution systems by public power districts or public power and irrigation districts to cities or villagesHere: reported outBarry DeKayBecame lawBecame lawFeb 26, 2025Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
LB 167Change the sunset date for the Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling ActHere: reported outStan ClouseBecame lawBecame lawFeb 26, 2025Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
LB 20Require the provision of electric service to customers that own an agricultural self-generation facilityHere: reported outJohn CavanaughBecame lawBecame lawFeb 26, 2025Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
LB 38Change provisions of the Geologists Regulation ActHere: reported outMike JacobsonBecame lawBecame lawFeb 26, 2025Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
LR 471Interim study to examine issues related to the production of natural gasHere: left pendingTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passAug 17, 2026Notice of hearing for September 11, 2026 (cancel)
LB 1172Provide requirements for electric suppliers relating to dispatchable electricity capacityHere: failed in committeeRick HoldcroftReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 489Prohibit certain entities from operating, maintaining, constructing, or acquiring transmission lines and related facilitiesHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 607Adopt the Environmental Stewardship of Batteries Act, the Extended Producer Responsibility Data Collection Act, and the Minimum Recycled Content Act, and change provisions relating to the Integrated Solid Waste Management Act, the Environmental Protection Act, and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive FundHere: failed in committeeEliot BostarReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 163Create the Office of Climate ActionHere: failed in committeeAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 121Prohibit land disposal of solar panels and wind turbine blades and the component parts of solar panels and wind turbine bladesHere: failed in committeeBrian HardinReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1026Prohibit retirement, shutdown, cessation of operation, and alteration of operation of certain energy generation facilitiesHere: failed in committeeJared StormReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1232Provide for mountain lion hunting permitsHere: failed in committeePaul StrommenReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1232 amended into LB979 by AM2331
LR 22CAConstitutional amendment to provide the right to a clean and healthy natural environment and that the state and political subdivisions serve as trustee of the natural resources of NebraskaHere: failed in committeeGeorge DunganReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 409Change provisions relating to the membership of the Nebraska Power Review BoardHere: failed in committeeJohn CavanaughReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 695Require the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam and provide for flood control measuresHere: failed in committeeRobert DoverReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 349Change provisions relating to applications, notices, filings, exemptions, and violations regarding the construction or acquisition of certain electric energy storage resources by electric suppliersHere: failed in committeeJason ProkopReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1064Adopt the Large Load Customer Regulation ActHere: failed in committeeEliot BostarReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1064 amended into LB1010 by AM2422
LB 309Adopt the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling ActHere: failed in committeeJana HughesReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 916Provide requirements for the transport of carbon dioxide and change provisions relating to eminent domain and the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide ActHere: failed in committeeGlen MeyerReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1111Require an annual data center load report to the Nebraska Power Review Board, provide powers and duties for public power suppliers, allow and require regulation of data centers, and change provisions relating to regulation of cryptocurrency mining operationsHere: failed in committeeMachaela CavanaughReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1111 amended into LB1010 by AM2422
LB 760Change and eliminate provisions of the Environmental Safety ActHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB760 amended into LB759 by AM1939
LR 298CAConstitutional amendment to create requirements for the use of the Nebraska Environmental Trust FundHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtPassed the LegislatureAdoptedApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 413Change provisions relating to the setting of rates by certain power districtsHere: failed in committeeStan ClouseReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 827Provide for natural resources districts to create soil and water programsHere: failed in committeeBarry DeKayPassed the LegislatureDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB827 amended into LB794 by AM2019
LB 1259Adopt the Grid Modernization ActHere: failed in committeeBen HansenReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1226Provide for issuance of a combination hunting and fishing permit and certain stamps to certain veteransHere: failed in committeeBob AndersenReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1076Change penalty provisions relating to the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide ActHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1076 amended into LB759 by AM1939
LB 459Establish the Home Weatherization Clearinghouse within the Department of Environment and EnergyHere: failed in committeeDanielle ConradReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 471Prohibit certain restrictions by state agencies, state entities, counties, cities, and villages relating to the energy source of motor vehicles and prohibit certain actions of the Department of Environment and Energy related to vehicle emission standardsHere: failed in committeeDan McKeonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1197Change provisions relating to limited landowner hunting permitsHere: failed in committeeTanya StorerReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1220Change provisions relating to hunting, fur-harvesting and fishingHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LR 329Recognize the month of January 2026 as Nuclear Power Month in NebraskaHere: failed in committeeBarry DeKayReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 129Prohibit restrictions on the provision of certain energy servicesHere: failed in committeeDan McKeonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1204Adopt the Nameplate Capacity Tax Facility Standards Act and change provisions relating to property tax exemptions and the nameplate capacity taxHere: failed in committeeStan ClouseReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 761Create a fund and change provisions relating to water well fees, use of funds, and powers and duties of the Department of Water, Energy, and EnvironmentHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB761 amended into LB759 by AM2182
LB 1027Eliminate certain exemptions applicable to privately developed renewable energy generation facilities and change requirements for the construction of privately developed renewable energy generation facilitiesHere: failed in committeeJared StormReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1141Create the Nebraska Youth Pre-Apprentice Conservation Program, provide powers and duties to the Game and Parks Commission, and transfer funds from the Workforce Development Program Cash FundHere: failed in committeeAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LR 158Interim study to examine the feasibility of the State of Nebraska assuming the administration of the seventy-six mile stretch of the Niobrara River that has been designated as a national scenic riverHere: left pendingTanya StorerReferred to committeeDid not passSep 17, 2025Notice of hearing for September 19, 2025 (cancel)
LR 225Interim study to examine the need for and implementation of a Green Amendment and the implications of adopting LR22CA, 2025Here: left pendingGeorge DunganReferred to committeeDid not passSep 17, 2025Notice of hearing for September 19, 2025 (cancel)
LR 234Interim study to examine the impact of the net-zero plans and goals of public power utilitiesHere: left pendingJared StormReferred to committeeDid not passJul 31, 2025Notice of hearing for September 05, 2025
LR 235Interim study to examine the approval process, personnel involved, and costs associated with controlled burn permitsHere: left pendingWoody WordekemperReferred to committeeDid not passJul 31, 2025Notice of hearing for September 12, 2025
LR 159Interim study to examine how the nameplate capacity tax affects the development, operation, and long-term viability of privately developed renewable energy generation facilities located in NebraskaHere: left pendingTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passJul 31, 2025Notice of hearing for September 05, 2025
LB 344Change provisions relating to ground water allocationHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB344 amended into LB36 by AM635
LB 562Change provisions relating to permits and stamps issued by the Game and Parks CommissionHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB562 amended into LB36 by AM635
LB 35Change provisions relating to the requirements for certain exemptions for privately developed renewable energy generation facilitiesHere: failed in committeeTom BrandtReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB35 amended into LB43 by AM215
LB 480Change provisions relating to the Water Recreation Enhancement ActHere: failed in committeeBarry DeKayReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB480 amended into LB36 by AM635
LB 590Provide for a mitigation bank or an in-lieu fee program relating to the incidental taking of threatened or endangered species habitatHere: failed in committeeMike MoserReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB590 amended into LB36 by AM635
LR 223Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources CommitteeHere: left pendingTom BrandtReferred to committeeDid not passMay 19, 2025Referred to Natural Resources Committee
LR 17Approve the indication of intent by the Game and Parks Commission to incorporate Camp Augustine into the state park systemHere: left pendingDan QuickPassed the LegislatureAdoptedApr 1, 2025McKeon name added

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