LB 1010 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Adopt the Large Load Customer Regulation Act, provide for eminent domain relating to energy storage and regulation and taxation of energy storage resources, and change provisions relating to cryptocurrency mining operations and data centers

LB 1010 allows Nebraska electric districts to use eminent domain (government power to acquire property) for energy storage facilities, including batteries and other systems for storing electricity. It specifically prohibits consumer-owned electric cooperatives from using eminent domain to take privately developed renewable energy projects (like wind farms and their related infrastructure) that meet requirements under Section 70-1014.02. The bill updates rules for how utilities apply for permits, file notices, and handle violations related to energy storage resources. These changes aim to clarify legal authority for energy storage while protecting existing renewable energy investments.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Legislature Passage
Apr 2026
Legislature Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Signed Apr 17, 2026
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What changed between versions

Enrollment and Review ER147 Final Reading · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was updated from an Enrollment and Review version to a Final Reading version, incorporating substantive changes to the definitions of 'onsite backup generating facilities' and the structure of the study fee requirements. These changes clarify the technical criteria for backup power systems and reorganize the financial obligations for large load customers to ensure clearer compliance standards.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on regulating large load customers (those exceeding 20 megawatts) and public power suppliers, but the specific definitions of equipment and fee structures have been refined to address grid stability and cost allocation more precisely.
DEFINITION

The definition of 'onsite backup generating facilities' was updated to specify that systems capable of operating in parallel with the grid must meet applicable generator interconnection requirements, adding a technical constraint to the definition.

REQUIREMENT

The section detailing study fees and customer obligations was restructured to improve clarity on how fees are calculated and when additional fees apply for requesting extra capacity.

The requirement for public power suppliers to establish interconnection standards was edited to include specific language about mitigating stranded infrastructure costs and maintaining system reliability.

TECHNICAL

The document header was updated to reflect the 'Final Reading' status and changed the sponsor's name from Guereca to Brandt, indicating the bill has progressed through the legislative process.

Floor votes · Legislature Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

270
Passed · 22 other
Total votes 49
Mar 12, 2026
N Nonpartisan49
27 Yea 22
55% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
32
Key actions
8
Committee
3
Amendments
3
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1193 amended into LB1010 by AM2387
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1111 amended into LB1010 by AM2422
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB1064 amended into LB1010 by AM2422
legislature
Apr 17, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
executive
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
President/Speaker signed
legislature
Apr 10, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Passed on Final Reading 49-0-0
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Cavanaugh, M. AM2910 adopted
legislature
Mar 31, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Enrollment and Review ER147 adopted
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Natural Resources AM2422 adopted
legislature
Mar 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Brandt AM2387 adopted
legislature
Mar 6, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File with AM2422
legislature
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Rereferred to Natural Resources Committee
legislature
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary Committee
legislature
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Date of introduction
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Tom Brandt
Tom Brandt
NNonpartisan
NE
32