LR 471

LR471  LR471
2026  2026
                           ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
                                    SECOND SESSION
                  LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 471
Introduced by Brandt, 32.
PURPOSE:    The purpose of this resolution is to propose an interim study to
examine issues related to the production of natural gas. Recent dynamic changes
and growth in energy consumption will drive pressure on the supply of natural
gas, the capacity of the existing pipelines, and affordability.
    The study shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
    (1) Evaluating whether natural gas companies operating in Nebraska have
sufficient natural gas capacity to cover:
    (a) Home heating;
    (b) Existing, planned, and forecasted generation of electric power;
    (c) The production of ethanol; and
    (d) The needs of the agriculture industry/bioeconomy;
    (2)    Evaluating   whether   natural   gas   companies   have   adequate   existing
pipelines, pipeline capacity, firm supply, and storage; and
    (3) Evaluating the affordability of the rising prices of natural gas.
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
    1.     That the Natural Resources Committee of the Legislature shall be
designated to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this
resolution.
    2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report
of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council
or Legislature.
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