Interim study to examine the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and potential changes to the act that would not include an unfunded mandate and would better serve the needs of Nebraska's paid and volunteer firefighters

This legislative resolution (LR 229) proposes an interim study to examine Nebraska's Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and explore potential changes that would not require new costs for local governments (an unfunded mandate). The study will specifically assess how other states fund similar benefits for both paid and volunteer firefighters, including whether volunteer coverage is included and how funding mechanisms work. It aims to identify improvements that better serve Nebraska's firefighters while avoiding new financial burdens on communities. The Revenue Committee will conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature.