This resolution (LR 238) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study examining abortion clinic services and state oversight. The study will review clinic compliance with state laws, physician qualifications for abortion services, and adherence to medical ethics and hygiene standards. It does not change laws but will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completion. The committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on October 16, 2025.
This resolution (LR 224) proposes a study to examine how well current programs address health-related social needs in Nebraska - such as food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability - that contribute to poor health outcomes. The Health and Human Services Committee will study programs targeting high-risk populations, measure their impact on health outcomes and healthcare costs, and compare Nebraska’s approaches with successful programs in other states using Medicaid or private funding. The study does not create new laws but will assess existing efforts to inform future policy decisions. It directly affects vulnerable Nebraskans facing these unmet social challenges and the state’s healthcare system.
This resolution (LR 218) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's General Affairs Committee to examine the public health and community effects of "skilled gaming machines" (e.g., skill-based gambling devices like certain video games). The study will map where these machines are located, assess their impact on addiction services and financial hardship, compare state revenue from them to spending on counseling services, and review their effects on neighborhood safety and access by vulnerable populations. It does not change current laws but aims to gather data to inform future decisions. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution (LR 226) proposes a study to examine how Nebraska’s existing medical cannabis laws are working. It directs the General Affairs Committee to review the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission’s application criteria, registration decisions for cannabis businesses, the Commission’s current status, and feedback from patients, caregivers, and medical professionals. The study aims to assess accessibility and implementation challenges under the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and Regulation Act. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.
LR 97 is a legislative resolution (not a bill) that directs Nebraska's Retirement Systems Committee to conduct an interim study. The study will monitor underfunded retirement plans - where guaranteed benefits aren't fully funded - administered by local governments like cities, counties, and school districts. It requires the committee to hold a public hearing for these local governments to present reports on their plan funding status. The committee must then submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature by the end of the study period. This resolution creates a process to assess and address retirement plan shortfalls but does not change funding rules or require immediate action.
This resolution proposes an interim study to examine options for allowing retired teachers to work part-time (more than eight days per month) at schools during their 180-day separation period from their previous employer. It directly affects retired teachers who wish to return to intermittent school employment. The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee will conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature. This is a procedural step to explore potential policy changes, not an enacted law.
This resolution proposes an interim study by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee to review how multiple public employee retirement systems operate. It will examine funding, benefits, contributions, and administration across systems including state employees, county workers, school staff, state patrol, and judges' retirement programs. The study aims to inform future policy decisions through findings and recommendations to the Legislature. (Note: This is a procedural study resolution, not a law changing retirement benefits.)
This is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes) designating Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study. The committee will examine issues within its jurisdiction that arise before the next legislative session, then report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. It does not directly affect any individuals or entities or create new laws; it simply authorizes a committee to research topics relevant to urban affairs. The study is scheduled to begin with a hearing on September 12, 2025.
This legislative resolution (LR 118) proposes an interim study to address inconsistent property valuation methods for biofuel facilities across Nebraska counties. It directs the Revenue Committee to examine current practices and develop a standardized approach for classifying and valuing these properties, which currently vary by jurisdiction. The study aims to create uniformity in tax assessments, reduce financial burdens on biofuel producers, and support industry growth. As a procedural resolution (not an enacted law), it does not change tax rates but sets up a review process to be completed by the committee. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after its study concludes.
This legislative resolution (LR 257) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Agriculture Committee to examine threats to the state's agricultural sector. It specifically focuses on foreign influence affecting Nebraska's agricultural economic stability, international policies that undermine modern farming practices, and vulnerabilities of agricultural infrastructure to foreign adversaries. The study will analyze these issues and report findings with recommendations to the Legislature or Legislative Council. This resolution does not enact new laws but sets up a review process to inform future policy decisions.
This resolution (LR 168) directs Nebraska's Agriculture Committee to study how the state's Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Fund is used, including grants awarded under the Noxious Weed Control Act. The study will examine specific grant recipients, riparian vegetation management projects (streamside vegetation work), and factors like flood prevention, water flow, and wildlife habitat. It will also identify potential new funding sources for these projects. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. This is a procedural review, not a funding change.
This resolution (LR 153) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Agriculture Committee to examine electronic identification devices used for tracking livestock. It will compile a list of available devices, manufacturers, and data management tools in Nebraska, including where components are sourced and assembled. The study aims to help future lawmakers assess potential security risks - like foreign interference through device manipulation - and support decisions about device requirements for livestock producers. This affects Nebraska livestock producers who use these systems for disease tracking, compliance, and herd management. (Note: This is a study resolution, not a law; no new requirements are created yet.)
