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LB 947

Change fees under the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act and the Pesticide Act, change provisions relating to the Weeds of the Great Plains book, and change, eliminate, and terminate certain funds

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

LB 947 restructures Nebraska agricultural regulatory fees, modifies the Weeds of the Great Plains resource, and eliminates certain state agricultural funding mechanisms.

Notice of hearing for January 27, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 947

Legislative bill overview

LB 947 modifies fee structures under Nebraska's Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act and Pesticide Act, updates provisions related to the Weeds of the Great Plains educational resource, and eliminates or terminates certain state funds. The bill represents administrative restructuring of agricultural regulatory mechanisms and associated funding mechanisms.

Why is this important

Fee changes directly affect farmers, pesticide applicators, and plant businesses operating in Nebraska, potentially altering compliance costs. Eliminating or terminating specific funds may redirect state resources or discontinue particular agricultural programs, impacting rural stakeholders and extension services that depend on these allocations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee impact on agricultural operations: Increases to licensing, application, or inspection fees could burden small and mid-sized farms and pesticide businesses already facing cost pressures
  • Program discontinuation effects: Terminating established funds may eliminate services or resources that agricultural constituencies have relied upon, with unclear replacement mechanisms
  • Weeds of the Great Plains changes: Modifications to this educational resource could affect its utility for farmers and land managers if accessibility, content, or distribution methods change significantly

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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