This legislative resolution (LR 205) directs Nebraska's Education Committee to study barriers and benefits of sharing data between the State Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services. The study will examine the Early Childhood Integrated Data System's current use, statutory obstacles to data sharing, privacy procedures, infrastructure needs, and comparable systems in other states. It does not create new policy but aims to inform future decisions about improving data coordination for early childhood services. The resolution is procedural and has not yet resulted in any legislative action.
LR 188 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study by the Appropriations Committee to examine Nebraska's funding partnership with the federal government for Medicaid. The study will analyze how this partnership supports health services for Nebraskans covered by Medicaid, including children (32% of youth), rural adults (33% of 19-64 year olds), and those with mental health needs (87% of 12-17 year olds with diagnoses). This resolution requests research on the program's budgetary impact and potential effects of funding changes but does not alter Medicaid policy.
LR 147 is a resolution proposing an interim study by Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to examine land banks under the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act. The study will specifically review provisions related to board representation, resources for addressing tax-delinquent properties, and the general operation of land banks. This resolution does not change existing law but directs the committee to assess potential updates to the Act. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. (Procedural resolution; no direct policy changes enacted.)
LR 151 is a procedural resolution directing Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study reports submitted by certain cities under the Poverty Elimination Action Plan Act. It requires cities classified as "metropolitan" or "primary" to develop and submit five-year poverty reduction plans to the committee, and this resolution mandates the committee to hold a public hearing to review those reports. The resolution does not create new policy but establishes a process for the committee to evaluate existing city plans and submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This affects cities required to create poverty elimination plans under the existing Act.
This resolution proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to evaluate creating a neighborhood-level data system for the state, modeled after the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership. The study would assess how to collect and share localized data on housing, health, education, and environment to support community development. It will examine best practices, infrastructure needs, partnerships, and governance models for building such a system. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. (Note: This is a study resolution, not an enacted law, so it does not directly affect any group yet.)
This resolution (LR 239) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on food access in urban areas designated as "qualified census tracts." The study will examine barriers to fresh, nutritious food, map food supply systems, and assess impacts on public health, education, and workforce participation - particularly for children, seniors, and low-income families in these communities. It will also review successful programs from other states and identify potential policy solutions. This resolution does not enact new laws but aims to gather data to inform future legislative action on food access. The study is scheduled for a hearing on October 16, 2025.
LR 244 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study focused on housing challenges for people returning to Omaha after incarceration. The study, led by the Urban Affairs Committee, will examine Nebraska laws, rental practices, housing options, and successful models from other areas to understand how housing affects reoffending and successful community reintegration. It will review local zoning, parole restrictions, and housing provider policies specifically impacting formerly incarcerated individuals in Omaha. This study does not create new laws but aims to gather data to inform future policy decisions about housing for returning citizens. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.
LR 213 is a legislative resolution directing Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study. The study will examine how neighborhood-level investments - such as housing conditions, safety improvements, and community stability - affect youth outcomes, including educational attainment, youth violence rates, and long-term well-being. It will evaluate these connections and explore place-based solutions to address disparities between neighborhoods. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completing the study.
This resolution (LR 246) authorizes the Nebraska Legislature's Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on juvenile restrictive housing and room confinement in Nebraska. The study will examine current laws, frequency of use, psychological impacts on youth (especially those with mental health needs), alternatives like behavioral interventions, and best practices from other states. It will review state policies, Inspector General reports, and data collection methods across detention centers, consulting youth services agencies and impacted youth. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. This is a research effort with no immediate policy changes, focused solely on gathering information to inform future decisions.
LR 247 is a legislative resolution (not a law) proposing an interim study by Nebraska's Judiciary Committee. It directs the committee to examine current practices of restrictive housing and solitary confinement in state prisons, with specific focus on how vulnerable populations (like those with mental health needs) are affected. The study will review existing laws, assess compliance with past reforms, and evaluate evidence-based alternatives to improve safety and align with best practices. This resolution does not change any laws but aims to inform future policy decisions through a review of current conditions and recommendations.
This legislative resolution (LR 260) requests an interim study by Nebraska's Revenue Committee to analyze the economic impact of tax policies on businesses locating in Nebraska. The study will examine how taxes (property, sales, income) and energy infrastructure costs affect the return on investment per kilowatt hour for businesses choosing Nebraska. It aims to assess whether tax treatment influences business relocation decisions and the broader economic benefits, including energy supply/demand growth. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but seeks data to inform future policy decisions. The committee will report findings to the Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution (LR 165) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study nonprofit organizations in North and South Omaha - historically marginalized communities - to understand their geographic density, economic impact, and alignment with community needs. The study will examine how nonprofits interact with local businesses, funding sources, governance structures, and whether their work supports sustainable growth or unintentionally limits community-led solutions. It aims to assess if current nonprofit activities foster trust and opportunity or reinforce dependency in these neighborhoods. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
