This legislative resolution (LR 294) formally notifies University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor that the Nebraska Legislature intends to file impeachment charges against her if she does not resign her position. The resolution demands her immediate resignation following her DUI charge related to a 2025 crash causing serious injury, citing Nebraska's constitutional provisions for impeaching civil officers. If she refuses to resign, the Legislature will proceed with formal impeachment proceedings through its Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. The resolution serves as a procedural step to initiate this process, not an immediate action.
Nebraska's LB 766 updates regulations for racetracks and horseracing wagering. It sets new annual requirements: racetracks operating before April 2022 must host at least 5 live racing days and 50 races yearly through 2030 (increasing to 15 days and 120 races annually after 2030), while newer tracks have phased-in minimums. The bill eliminates the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, moves the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling under the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and allows keno players as young as 18 at racetracks (previously 21). It also revises how wagering revenue is distributed and repeals outdated sections of gaming law. The bill directly affects racetrack licensees, problem gamblers seeking services, and state gaming regulatory bodies.
LR 295 is a legislative resolution proposing to impeach University of Nebraska Regent Elizabeth O'Connor. It adopts articles of impeachment based on her May 2025 DUI causing serious injury in a multi-vehicle crash (BAC 0.321, four times the legal limit), injuring five people including children. The resolution states she violated her duties as a civil officer and meets impeachable offense standards under Nebraska law. If adopted, it would trigger a trial before the Nebraska Supreme Court to determine her removal from the Board of Regents.
LB 729, the Biometric Autonomy Liberty Law, prohibits private entities (like businesses or corporations) from requiring or forcing individuals to use biometric data collection devices (such as fingerprint scanners, voice recognition, or facial recognition systems) except for specific security purposes. The law defines biometric data broadly to include fingerprints, voice prints, and eye scans, but explicitly excludes health data under HIPAA, DMV fraud detection systems, and financial data regulated by federal law. Private companies cannot mandate biometric data collection for non-security reasons, though they may use it for security purposes like preventing crime or protecting property. The law does not apply to government agencies in their official security functions or to existing health, education, or financial data protections.
LR 245 is a legislative resolution (not a bill) directing Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to study licensed freestanding birth centers. The study will examine their feasibility, accessibility, and benefits for maternal care - specifically reviewing Nebraska's current laws, rural access gaps, other states' models, and health outcomes. It does not create new laws but will assess how birth centers could improve low-risk pregnancy care and reduce costs. The committee will gather input from healthcare providers, experts, and communities before reporting findings to the Legislature. This resolution is procedural and focuses solely on gathering data for future policy decisions.
This is a procedural resolution (not a bill) directing Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on issues arising within its jurisdiction during the legislative break. The resolution requires the committee to examine relevant topics, then report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. It does not create new laws or directly affect residents; it simply establishes a process for the committee to analyze potential policy matters. The study is scheduled to occur during the 2025 interim period, with hearings planned for September and December 2025.
This legislative resolution (LR 240) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on improving the Legislature's role in economic development and innovation since the pandemic. The study will examine current challenges, federal funding impacts, stakeholder partnerships, and coordination between legislative committees. It specifically aims to assess whether creating a dedicated economic development committee would be beneficial and identify measurable ways to track economic outcomes. The resolution does not create new laws but sets up a formal review process to inform future policy decisions. The study will involve input from state agencies, businesses, local governments, and other stakeholders.
This resolution proposes an interim study to investigate how child care access affects participation in Nebraska's trade apprenticeship programs. The study will examine child care availability, cost, and geographic access for apprentices - particularly impacting women, single parents, and low-income families with dependents - and assess whether current funding supports these workers. It will analyze how unpredictable work hours impact child care costs and review successful models from other states. The study, not a law, will gather input from unions, employers, and community groups to recommend policy changes, but no new requirements or funding are proposed.
This legislative resolution (LR 198) proposes an interim study to examine potential changes to Nebraska's legislative committee structure. Specifically, it would study creating a new Technology Committee as a standing committee and combining the existing Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees. The study, to be conducted by the Legislative Council's Executive Board, would analyze the process for these changes and make recommendations to the Legislature. This resolution does not change committee structures itself but seeks to evaluate the feasibility of such reorganization. It affects how legislative committees might be organized in the future, impacting committee staff, legislators, and potentially public input processes for those committees.
This resolution (LR 204) directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study on burnout among K-12 teachers. The study will examine specific factors like excessive workloads, classroom discipline challenges, low salaries, staff shortages, funding issues, and safety concerns, and assess how burnout affects both teachers and students. It will also explore potential state-level solutions to reduce burnout and improve teacher retention. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact new policy but seeks to gather data for future legislative decisions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution (LR 202) directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study examining all higher education teacher preparation programs across the state, specifically focusing on how future teachers are trained to teach literacy. The study will analyze programs campus-by-campus to assess current preparation methods. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature or Legislative Council upon completion. This is a procedural resolution with no immediate policy changes, solely setting up a review process.
This resolution (LR 189) directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study on how the state funds public schools through the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act formula. The study will examine fairness across all school districts, efficiency in using tax resources, and funding stability during economic changes. It specifically aims to evaluate ways to increase state aid to schools and reduce reliance on property taxes. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. This is a procedural step to inform future school funding policy, not a law changing current funding.
