Nebraska legislation · 109th Legislature
Nebraska LB1259: Adopt the Grid Modernization Act
Status: Failed, April 17, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
One Hundred Ninth Legislature - Second Session - 2026 Introducer's Statement of Intent LB1259 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: LB1259 establishes the Grid Modernization Act to modernize Nebraska's electric grid infrastructure and regulatory framework to accommodate the growing demands of largeload electricity customers, while ensuring fairness, reliability, and protection for existing ratepayers. The Act establishes clear procedures, requirements, and rights for public-power utilities, large-load customers, and large-scale generation providers regarding the provisions of electric service for significant new or expanded loads. Principal Introducer: ________________________________ Senator Ben Hansen
Sponsors
- Ben Hansen (NP, 16) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Indefinitely postponed
- : Notice of hearing for February 04, 2026
- : Referred to Natural Resources Committee
- : Kauth FA919 filed
- : Date of introduction
Common questions
- What is LB1259?
- LB1259 is a bill in the Nebraska Legislature (109th Legislature): Adopt the Grid Modernization Act.
- What is the status of LB1259?
- Failed as of April 17, 2026. Latest action: Indefinitely postponed (April 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored LB1259?
- Ben Hansen (NP, 16).
- Where is the official record for LB1259?
- On the Nebraska Legislature website: https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=63345
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