Hearings for Natural Resources Committee

The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.

Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Friday September 12, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:00 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LR235
Introducer: Wordekemper
Description: Interim study to examine the approval process, personnel involved, and costs associated with controlled burn permits
Note: Invited Testimony Only
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Friday September 05, 2025
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:00 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LR234
Introducer: Storm
Description: Interim study to examine the impact of the net-zero plans and goals of public power utilities
Note: Invited Testimony Only
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LR159
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Interim 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 Nebraska
Note: Invited Testimony Only
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday May 21, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 12:00 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Andersen, Joshua N - Nebraska Environmental Trust Board
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Bradley, Jesse - Department of Water, Energy and Environment
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Manning, Matthew T - Department of Water, Energy and Environment
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday May 08, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 12:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Kanger, Jeff - Nebraska Environmental Trust Board
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday April 24, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 12:00 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Grennan, Dennis - Nebraska Power Review Board
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday March 20, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Roskens, Lisa - Game and Parks Commission
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday March 06, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Mattoon, Steve - Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB349
Introducer: Prokop
Description: Change provisions relating to applications, notices, filings, exemptions, and violations regarding the construction or acquisition of certain electric energy storage resources by electric suppliers
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB595
Introducer: Prokop
Description: Create the Research Excellence Cash Fund
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday March 05, 2025
Location: Room 2102
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB695
Introducer: Dover
Description: Require the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District to construct a dam and provide for flood control measures
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB607
Introducer: Bostar
Description: Adopt 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 Fund
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LR17
Introducer: Quick
Description: Approve the indication of intent by the Game and Parks Commission to incorporate Camp Augustine into the state park system
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday February 26, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Gard, Randy L - Nebraska Ethanol Board
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Mossman, Stephen D - Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Arganbright, Kurt - Game and Parks Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
5
Document: LR22CA
Introducer: Dungan
Description: Constitutional 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 Nebraska
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday February 20, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Hutchison, Chuck - Nebraska Power Review Board
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Smallcomb, Matt - Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB562
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Change provisions relating to permits and stamps issued by the Game and Parks Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
4
Document: LB409
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Change provisions relating to the membership of the Nebraska Power Review Board
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday February 19, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB480
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change provisions relating to the Water Recreation Enhancement Act
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: Appointment
Introducer:
Description: Dunbar, Bradley - Nebraska Natural Resources Commission
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB548
Introducer: Lippincott
Description: Provide for political subdivisions that own or operate natural gas systems to contract with industrial consumers of natural gas
Currently or Pending before the Committee
4
Document: LB471
Introducer: McKeon
Description: Prohibit 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 standards
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday February 13, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB317
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Merge 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 disposal
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB344
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Change provisions relating to ground water allocation
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday February 12, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB309
Introducer: Hughes
Description: Adopt the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB590
Introducer: Moser
Description: Provide for a mitigation bank or an in-lieu fee program relating to the incidental taking of threatened or endangered species habitat
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB105
Introducer: Hughes
Description: Change procedures for voting or election precincts for public power districts
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday February 06, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB247
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change 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 Fund
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB459
Introducer: Conrad
Description: Establish the Home Weatherization Clearinghouse within the Department of Environment and Energy
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB396
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change provisions relating to the form and filing of public power district budgets and audits with the Nebraska Power Review Board
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday February 05, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB489
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Prohibit certain entities from operating, maintaining, constructing, or acquiring transmission lines and related facilities
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB593
Introducer: Moser
Description: Update references relating to automotive spark-ignition engine fuel
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB413
Introducer: Clouse
Description: Change provisions relating to the setting of rates by certain power districts
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday January 30, 2025
Location: Room 1510
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB121
Introducer: Hardin
Description: Prohibit land disposal of solar panels and wind turbine blades and the component parts of solar panels and wind turbine blades
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB163
Introducer: Spivey
Description: Create the Office of Climate Action
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday January 29, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB36
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Adopt 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 Fund
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB129
Introducer: McKeon
Description: Prohibit restrictions on the provision of certain energy services
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB377
Description: Change term limits for the Game and Parks Commission
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Thursday January 23, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB38
Introducer: Jacobson
Description: Change provisions of the Geologists Regulation Act
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB91
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change provisions relating to the conveyance of electric distribution systems by public power districts or public power and irrigation districts to cities or villages
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB167
Introducer: Clouse
Description: Change the sunset date for the Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Act
Natural Resources
Hearing status: Ended
Date: Wednesday January 22, 2025
Location: Room 1023
Time: 1:30 PM
Order
Status
Document
Introducer
Description
Currently or Pending before the Committee
1
Document: LB20
Introducer: Cavanaugh, J.
Description: Require the provision of electric service to customers that own an agricultural self-generation facility
Currently or Pending before the Committee
2
Document: LB35
Introducer: Brandt
Description: Change provisions relating to the requirements for certain exemptions for privately developed renewable energy generation facilities
Currently or Pending before the Committee
3
Document: LB43
Introducer: DeKay
Description: Change provisions relating to notice and certification requirements for electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities located near military installations