NE LB794

Bill

Change and eliminate provisions relating to the Healthy Soils Task Force, require the Department of Agriculture to submit related documentation, and provide powers to natural resources districts regarding soil and water practices

Introduced
01/07/2026

In Committee
01/09/2026

Crossed Over
01/27/2026

Passed
02/25/2026

Dead

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to natural resources; to amend sections 2-406, 2-3232, 81-201, 81-2,162.27, and 81-2,164.03, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change provisions relating to the powers of and to provide duties for the Department of Agriculture; to provide for natural resources districts to establish programs relating to soil and water; to eliminate provisions relating to the Healthy Soils Task Force and fund transfers under the Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners Administrative Fund; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 2-401, 2-402, 2-403, and 2-404, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.

AI Summary

This bill eliminates the Healthy Soils Task Force and its associated funding transfers, while granting natural resources districts (NRDs) new powers to establish programs focused on educating residents and researching practices to improve water quality, water quantity management, and soil health, including conducting demonstration projects and hosting educational events with various partners. The Department of Agriculture's duties are also updated to include encouraging and promoting agriculture, collecting and publishing agricultural statistics, and enforcing relevant laws, and it is required to submit documentation related to the former Healthy Soils Task Force to the Clerk of the Legislature by January 1, 2027.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Barry DeKay (NP)*,

Last Action

Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026 (on 02/25/2026)

Official Document

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62733

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62733
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB794.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB794.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB794.pdf
Enrollment and Review ST53	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ST53.pdf
Storer FA966	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA966.pdf
DeKay AM2019	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM2019.pdf
Analysis - Committee Statement	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB794.pdf
Fiscal Note for LB794	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB794_20260116-133055.pdf
Analysis - Statement of Intent	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB794.pdf
Kauth FA423	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA423.pdf
BillText	https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB794.pdf

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