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NE LB1197

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tanya Storer

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Nebraska statute 37-455 to allow resident landowners to transfer limited hunting permits (deer, antelope, wild turkey, elk) to a designee for a fee equal to the original permit fee

  • Removes the requirement that partnerships, corporations, or trusts must designate only one "qualifying landowner" among partners, officers, shareholders, or beneficiaries for permit eligibility purposes

  • Expands permit eligibility so that any partner, officer, shareholder, or beneficiary of a qualifying entity (partnership, corporation, or trust) owning or leasing the required acreage can apply for limited permits, along with their immediate family members

  • Retains existing acreage requirements: 80+ acres for resident deer/antelope/turkey permits, 320+ acres for nonresident deer/antelope permits, and 320-1,280+ acres for elk permits depending on residency and ownership status

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to limited landowner hunting permits

Last Action

Notice of hearing for February 18, 2026

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/23/2026

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