house Bill H.R. 404
Allowing Landowners in Western Nebraska to Prepay Irrigation Project Costs
Argument in favor
Brings nearly a half million dollars in the door and affords this water district the same payment options as those around it.
06/03/2015
Are we 101% sure that their prepayments go directly to this project and not snatched up somewhere else like defense or "black budget" areas? How much would the difference be if (a) the project was completed on time and (b) the money was carefully invested to grow some income over the remaining construction of the project. It's no different than investing in a college fund for a child only in this case the "child" is the Great State of Nebraska.
06/04/2015
This is fair. Land owners shouldn't have this huge bill hanging over their head.
06/03/2015
And when they find out that the frackers have used all the water, let's make sure to they can't sue.
Argument opposed
Lower payments mean the difference is being made up somewhere--are taxpayers footing the difference?
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01/23/2016
How large are these landowners/farmers? If they are big corporate farm corporations then things need to change so the only family farms get the best deal.
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03/17/2016
No. There pre pay will disappear just like border fence money and SS.
Are we 101% sure that their prepayments go directly to this project and not snatched up somewhere else like defense or "black budget" areas? How much would the difference be if (a) the project was completed on time and (b) the money was carefully invested to grow some income over the remaining construction of the project. It's no different than investing in a college fund for a child only in this case the "child" is the Great State of Nebraska.
No. There pre pay will disappear just like border fence money and SS.
Not until the bill explains who is going to make up the difference.
You are getting the water. Than you pay for the water you use. It's a lifestyle you picked so why should I have to pay your bills. H just my opinion
This is fair. Land owners shouldn't have this huge bill hanging over their head.
And when they find out that the frackers have used all the water, let's make sure to they can't sue.
Why is it up to those purchasing the water to also post for the construction? Unless I've misunderstood this bill...
How large are these landowners/farmers? If they are big corporate farm corporations then things need to change so the only family farms get the best deal.
I have to say it should be handled the same as elsewhere even if I am unfamiliar with those details. To do otherwise is something of a bill of attainder, is it not?
Maybe if we shave some of that military spending that's going through the senate farmers can afford to feed us. I'm sure all the taxpayers need food right?