LB344

Nebraska LB344 amends groundwater allocation rules, affecting nonmunicipal commercial and industrial users.

Nebraska LB344 modifies groundwater allocation provisions, particularly affecting nonmunicipal commercial and industrial users. It specifies that no integrated management plan, rule, or order can limit groundwater use by these entities until January 1, 2026, in fully or overappropriated areas. After this date, new or expanded commercial or industrial users consuming over 25 million gallons annually may face controls. The bill also mandates mitigation reports for new or expanded uses and requires annual water use reporting from municipalities.