Require the provision of electric service to customers that own an agricultural self-generation facility
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LB 20 — Require the provision of electric service to customers that own an agricultural self-generation facility
Last action — Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
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5Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Jim Pillen (Republican) on February 26, 2025.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
2 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
40 added · 50 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent changes to Bill LB 20 clarify and expand definitions related to renewable energy, specifically for agricultural self-generation facilities. Key additions include details about the energy sources that can be used and stipulations that these facilities be controlled by the owner and not used for net metering. These updates are important as they aim to promote the use of renewable energy in agriculture, potentially reducing energy costs for farmers while supporting sustainability efforts.
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Read firstA timeBILL JanuaryFOR 09,AN 2025ACT Committee:relating to renewable energy;
Natural Resources A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to renewable energy;
Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, -1- LB20 LB20 2025 Section 1.
(iii) Is owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the owner-owner-generator generator and used for agricultural or horticultural purposes;
and (f) Owner-generator means the person controlling an agricultural self-generationself- generation facility.
An owner-generatorowner- generator is subject to the interconnection requirements, safety standards, electric rates and charges, and service agreement requirements of the local distribution utility in whose service area the agricultural -2- LB20 LB20 2025 self-generation facility is located.
(3) An owner-generator shall notify the local distribution utility of such owner-generator's intent to install an agricultural self-self-generation generation facility.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor on February 25, 2025
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Passed on Final Reading 48-0-1
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President/Speaker signed
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Presented to Governor on February 21, 2025
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Placed on Final Reading
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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Placed on Select File
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Cavanaugh, J. AM69 filed
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Cavanaugh, J. AM69 adopted
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Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
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Placed on General File
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Notice of hearing for January 22, 2025
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Referred to Natural Resources Committee
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Date of introduction
Sponsors
- John Cavanaugh · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 48 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (48)
48 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 48 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (49)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Ashlei Spivey | — | Yea |
| Barry DeKay | — | Yea |
| Beau Ballard | — | Yea |
| Ben Hansen | — | Yea |
| Bob Andersen | — | Yea |
| Bob Hallstrom | — | Yea |
| Brian Hardin | — | Yea |
| Carolyn Bosn | — | Yea |
| Christy Armendariz | — | Yea |
| Dan Lonowski | — | Yea |
| Dan Quick | — | Yea |
| Danielle Conrad | — | Yea |
| Dave Murman | — | Yea |
| Dave Wordekemper | — | Yea |
| Dunixi Guereca | — | Yea |
| Eliot Bostar | — | Yea |
| George Dungan | — | Yea |
| Jana Hughes | — | Yea |
| Jane Raybould | — | Yea |
| Jared Storm | — | Yea |
| Jason Prokop | — | Yea |
| John Arch | — | Yea |
| John Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| John Fredrickson | — | Yea |
| Kathleen Kauth | — | Yea |
| Loren Lippincott | — | Yea |
| Machaela Cavanaugh | — | Yea |
| Margo Juarez | — | Yea |
| Megan Hunt | — | Yea |
| Merv Riepe | — | Yea |
| Mike Jacobson | — | Yea |
| Mike Moser | — | Yea |
| Myron Dorn | — | Yea |
| Paul Strommen | — | Yea |
| R. Brad von Gillern | — | Yea |
| Rick Holdcroft | — | Yea |
| Rita Sanders | — | Yea |
| Robert Clements | — | Yea |
| Robert Dover | — | Yea |
| Stan Clouse | — | Yea |
| Tanya Storer | — | Yea |
| Teresa Ibach | — | Yea |
| Terrell McKinney | — | Not Voting |
| Tom Brandt | — | Yea |
| Tony Sorrentino | — | Yea |
| Victor Rountree | — | Yea |
| Wendy DeBoer | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 44 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 44 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (49)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 41 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 0% | 0% | 16% |
How each member voted (49)
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Frequently asked questions
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- LB 20 is sponsored by John Cavanaugh.
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2025. Enacted.
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