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NE LB948

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Agriculture Committee

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Renames the Nebraska Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Act to the Nebraska Commercial Fertilizer and Beneficial Substances Act, expanding regulatory coverage to include plant biostimulants, soil amendments, and other beneficial substances demonstrated by scientific research to benefit soil or plants

  • Increases pesticide registration fees from $160 to $200 per product (maximum $250), with $50 of each fee allocated to the Noxious Weed Cash Fund (up from $30)

  • Terminates the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Resources Act on December 31, 2027, and eliminates statutory provisions for several agricultural organizations including the Nebraska Dairymen's Association, State Horticultural Society, and Nebraska Potato Council

  • Transfers all funds from the Weed Book Cash Fund to the Noxious Weed Cash Fund by January 1, 2027, and transfers Nebraska Potato Development Fund balances to the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Cash Fund upon termination

  • Updates fee structures under the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act effective January 1, 2027, including nursery stock distributor license fees of $140 for the first acre (maximum $180) plus $39 per additional acre (maximum $50)

Legislative Description

Change provisions of the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act, change fees under the Pesticide Act, rename and change provisions of the Nebraska Commercial Fertilizer and Soil Conditioner Act, eliminate the Nebraska Poultry and Egg Resources Act, terminate a fund, and eliminate provisions relating to certain associations and societies

Last Action

Presented to Governor on March 12, 2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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