LB540

Change provisions of the Nebraska Apiary Act and create the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board

Failed·4/17/26
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Establishes the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board to focus on bee population health and sustainability.

The bill creates the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board to focus on understanding, preventing, and recovering from bee population losses. The board will examine existing statutes, rules, and practices and provide recommendations. It will also identify research gaps, prioritize needs, and develop protection plans for bee health. The board will consist of the director and appointed members, including beekeepers and experts from the University of Nebraska. The University of Nebraska will create a full-time educator position focused on apiculture.

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

1:30 PM

Agriculture Hearing

History

Apr 17

Legislature

Indefinitely postponed

Jan 7

Legislature

Title printed. Carryover bill

Feb 3, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for February 25, 2025