LB 638 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions of the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act

LB 638 amends Nebraska's Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act by eliminating all provisions for incentive payments to farmers and removing the legislative intent behind the program. It modifies the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Cash Fund to adjust grant administration and changes the program's termination date from December 31, 2030, to December 31, 2029. The bill repeals the original sections governing annual payment caps ($5 million/year), minimum per-acre payments ($10/acre), and fertilizer reduction targets. This effectively dismantles the financial structure of the program while keeping the framework for future administration open.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
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Indefinitely postponed
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Jan 24, 2025
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Referred to Agriculture Committee
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Jan 22, 2025
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Teresa Ibach
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