Natural Resources Committee

Committee Members
Resources

During session, the Natural Resources Committee meets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Room 1023 on the 1st Floor of the west side of the Capitol.

Hearing Procedures

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options

Reports

2025 (LR159) 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 2024 (LR469) Interim Study to Examine Existing, New, and Emerging Technologies in the Nuclear Industry 2021 (LR136) Interim Study Relating to Energy Outages, Needs, and Regional Transmission Organization Membership 2018 (LR387) Interim study to examine issues relating to the spread of Eastern Redcedar Trees 2015 (LR154 and LR247) Nebraska Oil & Gas Conservation Commission Interim Study Report 2012 (LR495) Examine the Flood Control Needs of Omaha and the Greater Omaha Metropolitan Area 2012 LB229 Report 2011 (LR314) Funding for Water Management 2010 (LR435) Examine Issues Relating to Oil and Natural Gas Pipelines in the State of Nebraska 2010 (LR481) Examine the Practice of Prescribed Burning Such as Controlled Burns and the Function of Prescribed Burning in Managing Plant and Animal Communities 2010 (LR491) Examine Requiring a Boating Education Course in Order to Reduce the Number of Accidents 2009 (LR83) Expanded Development of Wind Energy in Nebraska 2009 (LR193) Examine the Impact of LB436 (Statewide Net Metering) 2009 (LR181) Examine the Feasibility and Benefits of Restructuring the NRDs 2009 (LR128) Examine Issues Relating to the Laws of Nebraska Governing Management and Use of Nebraska Surface and Ground Water 2009 (LR124) Examine the User of Eminent Domain by NRDs for the Taking of Private Land for Development or Management of Recreational Trails
Occupational Board Reform Act Reports