This legislative bill amends various sections of Nebraska law to enhance and streamline regulations concerning solid waste management, water well standards, and livestock waste control. Key provisions include the establishment of a new Water Quality and Quantity Cash Fund, adjustments to fees for water well registration and livestock waste management, and the delegation of authority to local governments to regulate swimming pools, recreation camps, and mobile home parks. The bill also modifies the membership of the Water Well Standards and Contractors' Licensing Board by adding the Chief Water Officer and harmonizes references to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. Additionally, it revises penalty and enforcement provisions under the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act, introducing new civil penalties for violations and repealing obsolete provisions related to environmental safety.

Furthermore, the bill enhances local government authority to enforce health and safety standards for recreation camps and mobile home parks, transferring licensing responsibilities from the state to local entities. It establishes the Environmental Safety Cash Fund and the Engineering Plan Review Cash Fund to support the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment in managing related licenses and inspections. The bill also repeals several outdated sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, indicating a move towards more efficient regulatory practices. It is designed to improve environmental management and public health while ensuring compliance with updated standards, with an immediate effect upon passage due to the cited emergency.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 46-1217, 58-712, 61-303, 73-813, 81-1561, 81-1586, 81-1587
Final Reading: 13-2041, 46-606, 46-1217, 54-2428, 57-1601, 57-1620, 58-712, 61-303, 73-813, 81-502, 81-1505, 81-1532, 81-1561, 81-1586, 81-1587