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NE LB1197
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tanya Storer
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AI Summary
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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
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Removes the requirement that partnerships, corporations, or trusts must designate only one "qualifying landowner" among partners, officers, shareholders, or beneficiaries for permit eligibility purposes
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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
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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