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LR 225

Interim study to examine the need for and implementation of a Green Amendment and the implications of adopting LR22CA, 2025

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by George Dungan

Nebraska LR225 directs an interim study by the Natural Resources Committee to evaluate the need, feasibility, and implications of a Green Amendment and related measure LR22CA.

Notice of hearing for September 19, 2025 (cancel)
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Bill Summary · LR 225

Summary: Nebraska Legislative Resolution LR225 (LR225, 2025)

Overview

LR225 is an interim study resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature (One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session) on May 15, 2025. The resolution directs a formal study by the Natural Resources Committee to assess the need for, and implementation of, a Green Amendment in Nebraska and to explore the implications of adopting Legislative Resolution LR22CA (2025). It is a non-binding measure that initiates a fact-finding process rather than immediate policy changes.

Purpose and intent

  • Establish an interim study by the Natural Resources Committee to evaluate:
    • The potential need for a Green Amendment in Nebraska.
    • The steps and feasibility of implementing such an amendment.
    • The implications of adopting LR22CA, 2025 (a related measure concerning a Green Amendment).
  • Require the study to culminate in a findings report, including recommendations, to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Key provisions

  • Designation of the Natural Resources Committee to conduct the interim study.
  • Mandate that the committee produce a final report detailing findings and recommendations after completing the study.
  • The report is to be submitted to the Legislative Council or the Legislature (as appropriate) upon conclusion of the study.

Legislative actions and status

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025.
  • Referred to: Executive Board (May 15, 2025) and the Natural Resources Committee (May 19, 2025).
  • Additional notices:
    • Notice of hearing for September 19, 2025 (cancelled) reported on September 17, 2025; another notice previously issued on July 31, 2025.
  • Status: Hearing was scheduled but canceled; the resolution remains a mechanism to authorize study rather than a bill moving toward immediate enactment.
  • Sponsor: Primary sponsor Citing Dungan (with co-sponsor J. Cavanaugh).

Who would be affected

  • Nebraska residents and stakeholders concerned with environmental rights and protections.
  • State government agencies and officials responsible for environmental policy, natural resources management, and constitutional considerations.
  • Legal and academic communities examining environmental rights and constitutional amendments.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The resolution creates an interim study to be conducted during the interim period following the 2025 session.
  • Final report with findings and recommendations is to be transmitted to the Legislative Council or Legislature after the study concludes.
  • The hearing process for LR225’s interim study was announced but a scheduled hearing on September 19, 2025 was canceled, indicating no immediate action required from the Legislature at that time.

Notes on context

  • LR22CA, 2025 refers to a related measure regarding a Green Amendment, which typically aims to recognize a constitutional right to clean air, water, and natural resources. LR225 directs study of both the need for such an amendment and the practical implications of adopting LR22CA.

This summary captures the bill’s purpose, provisions, affected audiences, and procedural status to date.

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

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