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NE LB807

Bill

Status

Passed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Teresa Ibach

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force by repealing sections 2-969 and 2-970 of Nebraska statutes

  • Removes the previous grant program for riparian vegetation management from the Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Fund, which had intended $3 million annual appropriations for streamflow conveyance improvements

  • Creates a new grant program through the Water Resources Cash Fund for riparian vegetation removal and equipment purchases, administered by the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment

  • Eligible grant applicants include weed management entities, weed control authorities, and natural resources districts operating in river basins, with priority given to areas subject to interstate compacts or decrees

  • Requires the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to prescribe the grant application form by January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Eliminate the Riparian Vegetation Management Task Force and provisions relating to grants and provide for grants relating to weed management from the Water Resources Cash Fund

Last Action

Approved by Governor on March 4, 2026

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/9/2026

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