Hearings for Agriculture Committee
The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.
Agriculture Hearing
Friday October 31, 2025, 1:00 PM - Room 1524
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Introducer
Description
LR153
Storer
Interim study to gather information relating to electronic identification devices utilized as a method of identifying and managing animals for disease, surveillance, and control regulations
LR257
Bostar
Interim study to examine foreign and domestic threats to Nebraska agriculture
LR168
Ibach
Interim study of the purposes, uses, and utility of the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Fund and associated grants awarded pursuant to the Noxious Weed Control Act
LR258
Armendariz
Interim study to examine a philanthropic endowment and location to host a week-long camp for certain children who live in low-income urban areas to learn about agriculture
Special
Briefing by Mr. Eugene Kowel, Special Agent in Charge, Omaha Field Office of the FBI.
Note: Mr. Kowel will brief the Agriculture Committee regarding threats to the agriculture sector by domestic and foreign actors from the FBI perspective.
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday October 07, 2025, 1:30 PM - Core Room, Regional Engagement Center
University of Nebraska - Kearney
2204 University Drive
Kearney, NE 68845
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Introducer
Description
LR280
Agriculture Committee
Interim study to examine the Livestock Brand Act and the role and mission of the Nebraska Brand Committee
Special
Invited Testimony Only
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday March 11, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
Appointment
Wightman, Anna Castner - Nebraska State Fair Board
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday March 04, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
Appointment
Caldwell, Dawn - State Fair Board
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday February 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
LB540
Holdcroft
Change provisions of the Nebraska Apiary Act and create the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board
LB476
Guereca
Provide exemptions under the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act
LB638
Ibach
Change provisions of the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act
LB502
Meyer
Provide a penalty under the Farm Labor Contractors Act
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday February 18, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
LB246
DeKay
Prohibit cultivated-protein food products under the Nebraska Pure Food Act and provide a deceptive trade practice
LB658
Andersen
Provide labeling and advertising requirements for manufactured-protein food products
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday February 11, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1524
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Introducer
Description
Appointment
Gangwish, Duane - Nebraska Brand Committee
LB646
Ibach
Provide an exemption from brand inspections and change fees under the Livestock Brand Act
LB665
Storer
Prohibit the use of certain electronic identification devices under the Animal Health and Disease Control Act
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday February 04, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
LB245
DeKay
Change provisions of the Nebraska Pure Food Act and the Weights and Measures Act
LB394
DeKay
Change provisions of the Weights and Measures Act
LB375
Ibach
Adopt the Grocer Reinvestment Option Act
Agriculture Hearing
Tuesday January 28, 2025, 1:30 PM - Room 1023
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Introducer
Description
LB7
DeKay
Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act
LB372
McKeon
Eliminate provisions relating to grain inspections, the Nebraska Origin and Premium Quality Grain Cash Fund, and labeling requirements for honey
LB145
Ibach
Require the Director of Agriculture to administer a grant program relating to noxious weeds and restate intent regarding appropriations for vegetation management