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NebraskaLB794109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature

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

Sponsored By: Barry DeKay

Signed by Governor

Agriculture Committee

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

More soil and water demos and education

Natural resources districts can run demonstration projects to show how to conserve soil and water and prevent erosion. They can do projects on state land with the agency’s cooperation and on private land with the owner’s consent. Projects must be coordinated with the University of Nebraska’s agricultural research division. Districts can also start or join education and research programs on water quality, water quantity, and soil health with farmers, schools, nonprofits, and public agencies.

District staff can enter your land for studies

Natural resources district staff can enter your land after they notify you. They can do studies, surveys, and research on soil and water. This entry is not trespass. The district must pay you for any proven damage it causes. If you cannot agree on payment, you can file a petition under section 76-705.

Healthy Soils Task Force ended; records due 2027

The law that created the Healthy Soils Task Force is repealed. The task force no longer has its legal basis. The Department of Agriculture must send the Legislature clerk electronic copies of the task force plan and findings as of January 1, 2021. The department must also send agendas, minutes, and other documents. All must be submitted by January 1, 2027.

New funding tools for Agriculture Department

The Director of Agriculture can accept voluntary gifts and charge fees for services or publications. These receipts go into the Agricultural Products Marketing Information Cash Fund and are spent under existing cash-fund rules. The Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners Administrative Fund can pay up to $10,000 for Department costs tied to Healthy Soils Task Force support.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Barry DeKay

    legislature

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 227 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14

legislature vote • 4/24/2026

Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • 2/20/2026

Final Reading

Yes: 48 • No: 0 • Other: 1

legislature vote • 2/9/2026

Vote

Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16

legislature vote • 2/9/2026

Vote

Yes: 35 • No: 0 • Other: 14

legislature vote • 1/27/2026

Vote

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026

    2/25/2026legislature

  2. Dispensing of reading at large approved

    2/20/2026legislature

  3. Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1

    2/20/2026legislature

  4. President/Speaker signed

    2/20/2026legislature

  5. Presented to Governor on February 20, 2026

    2/20/2026legislature

  6. Placed on Final Reading with ST53

    2/17/2026legislature

  7. Enrollment and Review ST53 filed

    2/17/2026legislature

  8. Enrollment and Review ST53 recorded

    2/17/2026legislature

  9. Kauth FA423 withdrawn

    2/9/2026legislature

  10. DeKay AM2019 filed

    2/9/2026legislature

  11. DeKay AM2019 adopted

    2/9/2026legislature

  12. Storer FA966 to AM2019 filed

    2/9/2026legislature

  13. Storer FA966 adopted

    2/9/2026legislature

  14. Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment

    2/9/2026legislature

  15. Placed on Select File

    1/30/2026legislature

  16. Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial

    1/27/2026legislature

  17. Placed on General File

    1/21/2026legislature

  18. Notice of hearing for January 20, 2026

    1/13/2026legislature

  19. Referred to Agriculture Committee

    1/9/2026legislature

  20. Kauth FA423 filed

    1/8/2026legislature

  21. Date of introduction

    1/7/2026legislature

Bill Text

  • Introduced

    2/25/2026

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  • Enrolled / Slip Law

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  • Final / Enacted

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