Natural Resources Committee

May 21, 2025

Committee Chair: Sen. Tom Brandt | Bills Heard: 0 | Full Transcript (PDF)

Session Notes

The Natural Resources Committee held three confirmation hearings for appointments to the newly created Department of Water, Energy, and Environment and the Nebraska Environmental Trust Board. Committee Chair Tom Brandt noted the committee would go into executive session following the hearings. Two senators (Stan Clouse and Jana Hughes) had to leave early due to other committee obligations. The committee expressed significant interest in the Perkins County Canal Project and requested regular updates on federal funding impacts and the Water Task Force meetings.

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