Nebraska LB916: Provide requirements for the transport of carbon dioxide and change provisions relating to eminent domain and the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB916 Chairperson: Senator Tom Brandt Committee: Natural Resources The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB916 protects Nebraska landowners against the use of eminent domain for the construction of C02 pipelines. The bill gives authority to the Nebraska Oil and Gas Commission for approving applications for the construction of C02 pipelines and prohibits the use of eminent domain for the purposes of acquiring right-of-way, constructing C02 pipelines, and operating C02 pipelines. The bill also requires CO2 storage operators to obtain the consent of all persons who own reservoir estates within the storage reservoir. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Glen Meyer

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Sponsors

• Glen Meyer (NP, 17) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. April 17, 2026: Indefinitely postponed
2. January 21, 2026: Notice of hearing for January 28, 2026
3. January 13, 2026: Referred to Natural Resources Committee
4. January 12, 2026: Kauth FA576 filed
5. January 9, 2026: Date of introduction

Common questions

What is LB916?

LB916 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Provide requirements for the transport of carbon dioxide and change provisions relating to eminent domain and the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act.

What is the status of LB916?

Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).

Who sponsored LB916?

Glen Meyer (NP, 17).

Where is the official record for LB916?

On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62708