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LR 223

Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Committee

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tom Brandt

Authorizes the Natural Resources Committee to conduct an interim study on natural-resources issues and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Referred to Natural Resources Committee
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Bill Summary · LR 223

Summary of Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR 223 (2025)

Overview

  • Bill Type: Legislative Resolution (LR)
  • Bill Number: LR 223
  • Title: Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Sponsor (primary): Brandt
  • Status: Referred to Executive Board on introduction date; subsequently referred to the Natural Resources Committee
  • Legislative Session: One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session
  • Purpose: To authorize an interim study by the Natural Resources Committee to examine any issues within its jurisdiction that may arise during the interim period, with findings and recommendations to be reported to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of Committee: The Natural Resources Committee of the Legislature shall be designated to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
  • Reporting Requirement: At the conclusion of the study, the committee shall prepare and transmit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Scope and Focus

  • Subject Matter: Any issues within the jurisdiction of the Natural Resources Committee that may arise during the interim. The resolution provides a broad, discretionary mandate for the committee to identify and study topics as they emerge between sessions.

Process and Timeline

  • Interim Study: The resolution authorizes an interim, non-permanent study during the interim period between legislative sessions.
  • Reporting Timeline: The committee is to report its findings and recommendations after completing the study. The report is to be submitted to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
  • Procedural Path:
    • Introduced and referred on May 15, 2025 to the Executive Board.
    • Later referred to the Natural Resources Committee (May 19, 2025).

Impact and Implications

  • Direct Regulation: The resolution itself does not enact policy or allocate funds. It authorizes the committee to study issues and provide recommendations.
  • Policy Influence: Findings and recommendations could inform future legislative proposals or administrative actions related to natural resources.
  • Stakeholders: Government agencies, municipalities, industry groups, environmental groups, and Nebraska residents with interests in natural resource issues may be affected indirectly through potential policy development prompted by the study.

Additional Notes

  • This is a broad, discretionary tool intended to help the Legislature understand and address interim natural resources issues without committing to specific topics in advance.
  • The bill’s impact depends on the topics the Natural Resources Committee chooses to study and the recommendations it ultimately reports.

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

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