The Nebraska Legislature recently approved Legislative Bill 663. LB 663 sets new rules for counties processing conditional use permits. The Governor signed LB 663 on February 24, 2026. The law will take effect on July 17, 2026. Although LB 663 emerged from concerns in the agricultural context, the bill applies more broadly. LB 663 streamlines how counties review, […]
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Nebraska Legislature Approves Bills Regulating Energy Storage Resources, Data Centers and Other Large Energy Loads
on Tuesday, 14 April 2026 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
On April 10, 2026, the Nebraska Legislature approved two significant energy bills, LB 1010 and LB 1261. Unless the Governor vetoes the bills and the Legislature fails to override the vetoes, the bills will become law. We do not expect a veto on either bill. The bills will take effect three […]
Nebraska’s Legislative Session Moves into the Fourth Quarter as Zoning, Municipal, and Energy Bills Advance
on Tuesday, 24 March 2026 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The Second Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature commenced on January 7, 2026. Following the conclusion of bill introduction, we analyzed and summarized newly introduced bills of interest, which are available here. We also previously summarized bills that passed or made substantial legislative progress, which can be found here. […]
Midway through Nebraska’s Legislative Session, a County Zoning Bill Passes Final Reading and Other Bills Make Substantial Progress
on Monday, 23 February 2026 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The Second Regular Session of the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 7, 2026. After bill introduction concluded, we analyzed newly introduced bills of interest. A chart summarizing those bills is available here. The deadline for senator priority designations was February 19, 2026. February 23 begins the second half of the 2026 […]
FERC Approves Southwest Power Pool’s Fast Track Grid Connection Plan For Large Electricity Loads
on Thursday, 5 February 2026 in
Dirt Alert: David C. Levy, Editor
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) approved the Southwest Power Pool (“SPP”) plan for large electricity loads connecting to the grid. SPP is the regional transmission organization that serves participating electric grids in all or parts of Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, […]
