The Nebraska Legislature enters the homestretch

Friday, March 30, 2018

Things are moving fast in the Legislature and we’re in the home stretch. With less than 10 days left this session, we have a lot to get done. Last week one of the Natural Resource Committee’s priority bills was heard on General File. LB 1008 is a “Christmas tree bill,” which means the committee has rolled multiple bills together into one. LB 1008 contains bills to raise liquidated damages on poachers for certain game violations, raise the per diem for Oil and Gas commissioners, give the Power Review Board authority to assess a fine, extend the state’s scrap tire program, and also resolves a problem for public power. Typically these bills are non-controversial and give us the chance to address some smaller issues.

To Read More
Subscribe Sign In
Continue reading with a subscription
Subscription options