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NE LB894

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Barry DeKay

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates the Grain Dealer and Grain Warehouse Cash Fund to receive license fees beginning July 1, 2027, with legislative intent that fee revenue not exceed 25% of commission costs to administer both acts

  • Increases maximum grain dealer license fees from $100 to up to $1,500 per license starting July 1, 2027, with fees set by the Public Service Commission

  • Requires the commission to issue state licenses to all federally-licensed warehouses under the United States Warehouse Act, while limiting state regulatory authority over those facilities to document submission requirements

  • Modifies grain dealer security requirements to specify payment terms of 10 business days after written demand with documented proof of delivery, and adds interest liability for payments overdue by 30 days

  • Prohibits use of end-intake air probes for grain sampling unless approved by the commission, with violations classified as a Class I misdemeanor

Legislative Description

Change provisions relating to the Grain Dealer Act and the Grain Warehouse Act

Last Action

Enrollment and Review ST60 recorded

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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