This legislative resolution (LR 150) proposes an interim study to examine the current authority of city councils in Nebraska’s metropolitan-class cities (those with populations over 100,000). The Urban Affairs Committee will investigate whether these councils should have expanded powers or duties. The study will assess the feasibility of such changes but does not enact any new policies or affect current city governance. This is a procedural step only, with no immediate legislative action taken.
This resolution (LR 146) proposes an interim study to examine how tax increment financing (TIF) - a tool that uses increased property tax revenue from new development to fund public projects - intersects with affordable housing efforts in Nebraska. The Urban Affairs Committee will lead the study, focusing on whether TIF can better support affordable housing and how the state’s Community Development Law might be improved to create more such housing. The study will conclude with a report and recommendations for the Legislature. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new law but aims to inform future policy decisions.
This resolution proposes an interim study to examine how Nebraska municipalities can improve public notice for local government meetings. The study, led by the Urban Affairs Committee, would investigate adopting a statute similar to one currently used by smaller cities and villages (section 17-505.01) to apply uniformly to all municipalities. It does not create new law but would evaluate methods for ensuring timely and accessible hearing notices. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution (LR 86) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on affordable and accessible housing for Nebraskans with disabilities. It examines current housing stock accessibility, existing programs (including home modification assistance), cost comparisons between institutional and community living, and potential policy solutions to meet Nebraska's obligations under the Olmstead decision. The study aims to identify needed public policies or resources to support community living for people with disabilities. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws but will inform future legislative action. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completion.
This resolution (LR 173) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study financial and structural barriers preventing Nebraskans from buying homes. It will examine specific issues like high down payments, limited credit access, rising housing costs, and insufficient affordable housing supply. The committee will assess how these barriers affect economic mobility and evaluate potential policy solutions. Upon completion, the committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This study aims to inform future policy decisions but does not create new laws or directly change current housing programs.
This resolution directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on how lead and environmental pollutants impact community health, with a focus on historically marginalized or economically distressed areas. The study will examine correlations between pollution exposure and outcomes like juvenile justice involvement, educational attainment, and health disparities, while mapping pollution patterns against community demographics and school performance. It does not enact new laws but will gather data for potential future policy decisions.
This legislative resolution (LR 222) directs Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to study bed bug prevalence in public housing within metropolitan cities. It does not create new laws but will investigate how bed bugs affect residents, public health agencies, and community groups in these settings. The committee will examine the issue and report findings with recommendations to the Legislature by the end of its study period. This is a procedural step to gather data, not a policy change.
This resolution (LR 225) directs Nebraska's Natural Resources Committee to study whether the state should adopt a "Green Amendment" to its constitution - proposed as a constitutional guarantee of environmental rights - and examine the implications of adopting another resolution (LR22CA). It does not create new law but authorizes a committee to research these concepts and report findings with recommendations. The study will assess practical needs, implementation steps, and potential impacts of such an amendment. This procedural resolution affects no specific individuals or entities directly; it only initiates a review process for future legislative consideration.
Legislative Resolution 158 proposes an interim study to examine whether Nebraska could take over administration of the 76-mile Niobrara National Scenic River stretch (designated since 1991). Currently managed by the National Park Service with minimal land ownership, the study would assess the feasibility of state administration, including transfer processes, necessary regulations, water supply impacts, and roles of state agencies, counties, and local groups. The Natural Resources Committee will conduct this study and report findings to the Legislature, but the resolution itself does not change current management. This is a fact-finding measure only - no policy changes would occur without further legislative action.
LR 261 proposes an interim study to examine how state-mandated tuition and fee waivers without dedicated funding impact Nebraska's public universities, colleges, and the Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. The study will assess financial effects on institutions, long-term sustainability of these waivers, alignment with workforce development goals, and potential funding solutions. It directs the Appropriations Committee to form a working group with education stakeholders to gather input and propose recommendations. This resolution does not change current policies but initiates a review to address fiscal concerns related to unfunded waivers.
This resolution proposes an interim study to examine how current regulations affect medical education and workforce development in Nebraska's rural and underserved areas. The Health and Human Services Committee will investigate barriers like licensure rules, training site availability, and recruitment challenges that limit doctors and nurses working in these communities. The study will analyze accreditation standards, clinical training access, and potential policy solutions such as educational incentives. It does not create new laws but aims to identify concrete steps to strengthen healthcare access in underserved regions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution (LR 145) proposes an interim study to examine the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a medical treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber. The Health and Human Services Committee will conduct the study and report findings with recommendations to the Legislature or Legislative Council. It is a procedural resolution that does not change laws or directly affect any group; it only authorizes a committee to research whether this therapy works well for specific medical conditions. The study is scheduled to conclude with a report after its investigation.
