This resolution proposes an interim study to examine creating a week-long agricultural camp for children aged 9-12 living in low-income urban areas, focusing on curriculum development, funding sources (including philanthropic endowments), and potential pilot locations like Omaha or Lincoln. The study will assess educational benefits, successful models from other states, and ways to make the program accessible and culturally inclusive. It does not create new law but asks the Agriculture Committee to evaluate how such a program could address workforce opportunities through agricultural education.
This resolution (LR 253) directs Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on the county initiative and referendum process proposed in LB 629 (2025 Legislative Session). The study will examine how county-level voting rules for citizen-initiated proposals work, with the committee required to report findings and recommendations to the Legislature. It does not change current laws but aims to inform future decisions about county voting procedures. This is a procedural step, not a policy change, and affects no specific group directly.
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.
This is an interim study resolution (not a law), directing Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to examine current lobbyist credentialing requirements. The study will assess whether these rules are the least restrictive means necessary to protect public health/safety, uphold individuals' right to pursue lawful occupations, promote competition, and align with the Occupational Board Reform Act's principles. It will specifically review four key aspects of the current system. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study. This resolution does not change any existing rules but initiates a review process.
This legislative resolution (LR 206) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to examine initiative and referendum petition processes in 26 states. The study will analyze rules for gathering signatures, representation fairness, and campaign spending on such measures in Nebraska over the past 15 years. It does not change laws but aims to inform future decisions about Nebraska's own citizen-led law proposal system. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
LR 211 is a legislative resolution directing Nebraska's Business and Labor Committee to conduct an interim study of the InternNE program. The study will evaluate how effectively InternNE retains Nebraska students in-state, supports workforce development, and addresses "brain drain," while comparing Nebraska's program to similar initiatives in other states and assessing potential funding options. This resolution does not create new law but mandates a review to inform future policy decisions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution directs Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to study the costs to businesses and residents from state rule changes (adoption, amendment, or repeal). The committee will analyze existing fiscal data from recent rules enacted in 2023-2024 to assess financial impacts. The study aims to provide factual information about regulatory costs, not to change laws. (This is a procedural resolution, not a bill with binding effects.)
This Legislative Resolution (LR 281) directs the Business and Labor Committee to conduct a study examining current rules for elevator mechanics and contractors. The study will review registration requirements under the Conveyance Safety Act, specifically how these professionals must register with the State Fire Marshal. It does not change existing laws but will assess whether current regulations meet requirements set by the Occupational Board Reform Act. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution (LR 195) directs Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to study how state laws require counties to provide services without sufficient state funding ("unfunded mandates"). It will examine which state laws create the largest financial burdens on counties, whether counties have raised property taxes to cover these costs, and which mandates might be changed or eliminated. The study aims to identify specific statutes and programs affecting county budgets, with findings to be reported to the Legislature. This is a procedural step for analysis, not a law changing current requirements.
LR 192 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study to examine Nebraska's current public notice requirements for government actions, specifically those under the Open Meetings Act and Administrative Procedure Act. The study, to be conducted by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, will investigate how state agencies and bodies notify the public about meetings and rulemaking. Its purpose is to assess whether existing notice rules are effective and accessible for Nebraskans. The committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature or Legislative Council by the end of the study period. This resolution does not change laws but seeks to evaluate current procedures.
This resolution (LR 280) proposes an interim study to examine Nebraska's Livestock Brand Act and the Nebraska Brand Committee. The study will compare Nebraska's livestock branding system with those in other states, assess whether the current system remains necessary and valuable to the cattle industry, and evaluate costs, e-inspection implementation, and the committee's long-term financial health. It does not change any laws but will gather data from stakeholders to determine if revisions could reduce unnecessary burdens. The Agriculture Committee will conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
This legislative resolution (LR 234) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Natural Resources Committee to examine public power utilities' net-zero emission plans. It does not create new law but directs the committee to analyze how these plans affect customer rates, true costs, state/federal regulations, grid reliability, employment at power plants, and local economies if facilities close. The study will evaluate impacts on ratepayers, utility operations, and communities where baseload power plants are located. The resolution is procedural and will result in a report with findings and recommendations after the study concludes.
