LB 480 Legislature · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Change provisions relating to the Water Recreation Enhancement Act

LB 480 amends Nebraska's Water Recreation Enhancement Act to authorize specific recreational infrastructure projects at three state locations: marina construction at Lake McConaughy and Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area, and an event center/lodge at Niobrara State Park. The bill grants the Game and Parks Commission authority to carry out these projects through public-private partnerships, contracts, and stakeholder engagement. It also requires the commission to avoid financial conflicts of interest in project-related property transactions. The legislation directly affects state agencies, local communities near these parks, and private entities partnering on recreational development.
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Jun 6, 2025
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Committee
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Jun 6, 2025
Introduced
Provisions/portions of LB480 amended into LB36 by AM635
legislature
Jun 2, 2025
Committee
Indefinitely postponed
legislature
Feb 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Placed on General File
legislature
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Natural Resources Committee
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Date of introduction
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