Legislative bill 142 was introduced by the Nebraska Natural Resources Committee on Jan. 9. This bill would provide funding for aquatic invasive species (AIS) management and prevention efforts across the state.
Funding would come from a $5 AIS fee on resident boat registrations (every three years) and a yearly $10 AIS stamp for nonresident boaters.
A hearing for the bill has been scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21. If you, someone from your organization or the greater community would like to provide testimony on the bill or provide written comment, here is how to do so:
• Attend the hearing and provide a three-minute testimony (Jan. 21st, 1:30 p.m., Room 1525 of the State Capitol).
• Submit a letter or email to Senator Schilz's office or any of the other Senators on the legislative Natural Resources Committee. To obtain information on mailing or email addresses for members of the Committee visit: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/nat/
— Allison Zach, Nebraska Invasive Species Program