Nebraska · 109th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill

LB 317: Merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy and change the name to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, create the position of Chief Water Officer, and provide, change, and eliminate powers and duties relating to water, conservation, state game refuges, and low-level radioactive waste disposal

Enacted Last action May 6, 2025: Approved by Governor on May 6, 2025

Plain-language summary

LB 317 is a bill introduced in the Nebraska Legislature on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy and change the name to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, create the position of Chief Water Officer, and provide, change, and eliminate powers and duties relating to water, conservation, state game refuges, and low-level radioactive waste disposal. Primary sponsor: Tom Brandt (Nonpartisan). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Approved by Governor on May 6, 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Brandt (Nonpartisan).