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Committee hears support for extending Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Act (LB167); proponents urge continued grant funding
Summary
Senator Stan Clouse asked the committee to extend the Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Act by sponsoring LB167; proponents told the committee the fund supports local recycling equipment, education and cleanup grants across the state.
Senator Stan Clouse, representing District 37, introduced LB167 to extend the sunset date for the Nebraska Litter Reduction and Recycling Act, the statutory program that funds grants for litter reduction, recycling education and related projects through the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE).
Clouse said the statute creates a litter reduction and recycling cash fund that supports grants to schools, municipalities, nonprofit organizations and businesses, and that LB167 would extend the program’s sunset for an additional term and include an emergency clause to maintain continuity while the Legislature considers the extension.
Multiple proponents told the committee the fund has provided recurring grants across the state and supports hands‑on education and infrastructure for recycling. Kimberly Carroll…
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