NebraskaProposal would fund a wastewater grant for one Nebraska city
For fiscal year 2026–27, Nebraska proposed $38 million for a grant to a city whose wastewater treatment problems meet specific factory-related conditions.
What it does
The proposal lists $38 million for a grant to one qualifying city whose treatment or permit problems stem from increased industrial wastewater tied to a calcium caseinate food ingredient factory.
Argument forThe grant could help a qualifying city address treatment capacity or permit problems caused by increased industrial wastewater from a food ingredient factory.
Argument againstA grant limited to one qualifying city could leave other communities with wastewater treatment problems unable to use this funding.
More detail
The proposal would set aside $38 million for a grant to one qualifying city. The grant is limited to a city of the first class that meets the stated facility and wastewater conditions. The city must operate a publicly owned wastewater treatment facility with a federal pollution discharge permit. The facility must have documented increases in industrial wastewater that caused treatment capacity or permit compliance problems due to a calcium caseinate food ingredient factory. The $38 million is listed for fiscal year 2026–27. The proposal says it would take effect when passed and approved.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Postponed indefinitely
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 17Indefinitely postponedPostponed indefinitely
- Apr 17Provisions/portions of LB1248 amended into LB1071 by AM2162
- Jan 26Notice of hearing for February 17, 2026
- Jan 23Referred to Appropriations CommitteeMinor
- Jan 22Kauth FA908 filedMinor
- Jan 21Date of introductionIntroduced
Environment & Energy