Governor Heineman to Sign LB 701 on May 1
(Lincoln, Neb.) Gov. Dave Heineman issued the following comment regarding the Legislature’s passage of LB 701. The bill provides for the funding of the state’s water-related priorities and includes the creation of a Water Resources Cash Fund.
Gov. Heineman said, “I’m pleased to see that the Legislature has passed this comprehensive water legislation and I look forward to signing this bill into law. LB 701 will help our state make substantial progress in our goal of achieving sustainable water use throughout Nebraska.
“I want to applaud the work of our State Senators. By addressing both our short-term issues in the Republican River Basin and by creating a framework addressing our long-term water challenges, this legislation will help our state move forward as we work to become better stewards of our most valuable natural resource.”
The Governor is scheduled to hold a bill signing ceremony on Tuesday, May 1.