This resolution directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study examining recommendations from a 2024 consultant report on mental health care capacity. The committee will consult with stakeholders including mental health professionals, law enforcement, and state agencies to evaluate the recommendations. After completing the study, the committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. This resolution does not create new laws but establishes a review process for existing mental health care planning recommendations.
This resolution (LR 180) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on nursing facility care availability and sustainability across the state. It specifically examines access for older Nebraskans (over 34% are 50+), rural accessibility challenges, Medicaid payment rates, workforce issues, and barriers to care. The study will analyze current and future needs, particularly for Medicaid beneficiaries relying on nursing facilities. This resolution does not change laws but will produce findings and recommendations for the Legislature.
This bill (LR 214) is an interim study resolution, not a law. It directs Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to examine systemic and logistical barriers - such as language access, transportation gaps, lack of childcare, limited civic knowledge, and historical disenfranchisement - that hinder civic participation in high-poverty and marginalized communities. The study will assess how state and local systems could be restructured to ensure equitable access to democratic engagement. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution (LR 164) proposes an investigation into educational services for incarcerated youth in Nebraska. It directs the Education Committee to study how many children aged 5-21 under the Department of Correctional Services receive educational programs, including high school equivalency (GED) courses and partnerships with institutions like Southeast Community College. The study will assess current service levels and identify potential legal or regulatory changes needed to improve access. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact new policy but aims to inform future legislative action based on findings. The committee must report results to the Legislature or Legislative Council upon completion.
This resolution (LR 155) directs Nebraska's Judiciary Committee to conduct a temporary study examining reports the Department of Correctional Services is required by law to submit to the Legislature. The study will assess whether these reports are effective, useful, or redundant, and will propose changes if needed. The committee will then submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completion. This is a procedural measure focused on reviewing existing reporting requirements, not on changing laws.
This resolution proposes an internal study of Nebraska's legislative rulebook organization. A committee from the Rules Committee will examine how the rulebook is structured, including its charts, graphs, and which votes require a majority of elected members versus a majority of those voting. The committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislature. As a procedural resolution, it does not change laws but may inform future rulebook updates for the Nebraska Legislature's internal operations.
LR 197 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study by Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to examine violence in behavioral health settings. This resolution does not create new laws or directly affect individuals; it simply requests the committee investigate the issue and report findings with recommendations. The committee must complete the study and submit its report to the Legislative Council or Legislature. This is a procedural step to gather information, not a policy change.
This resolution proposes a study to examine ways to reduce racial bias in traffic stops. It directs Nebraska's Judiciary Committee to review Legislative Bill 222 (2025) and existing laws that may contribute to racial disparities in stops, detentions, or arrests of Black and Hispanic drivers. The study will assess necessary changes to minimize racial profiling, with findings to be reported to the Legislature. As a procedural resolution, it does not enact new law but sets up a review process.
LR 256 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study to examine how Nebraska's nonpartisan voters are restricted from participating in partisan primary elections for certain statewide, federal, and local offices. The study will analyze current restrictions, the rising number of nonpartisan registrations, election administration costs, and potential reforms to improve primary access. It does not change voting rules but directs the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to investigate these issues and report findings to the Legislature. This resolution affects nonpartisan voters who cannot vote in partisan primaries under current rules.
This resolution (LR 144) proposes an interim study to examine creating an apprenticeship-based pathway for individuals with equivalent education and professional experience to become K-12 teachers in Nebraska. It would specifically study barriers in current certification, best practices from other states, necessary teaching skills training, and how school districts and the State Board of Education could oversee such programs. The study aims to address teacher shortages, particularly in rural and high-need areas, by evaluating whether an apprenticeship model could maintain quality while expanding the teacher workforce. This is a study request only - no policy change is enacted by the resolution itself.
LR 217 is a legislative resolution proposing an interim study of the fee structure for reports and filings submitted to Nebraska's Accountability and Disclosure Commission. The study, to be conducted by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, will examine whether current fees appropriately cover administrative costs, ensure compliance with the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, and determine if the Commission needs more flexibility in setting fees. This resolution does not change existing fees but seeks to evaluate the current system. The study will report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after completion.
Legislative Resolution 221 proposes an interim study to examine barriers to dental care access for Nebraska residents, particularly focusing on Medicaid-eligible individuals. The study will investigate key areas including affordable dental care options, workforce shortages in underserved areas, sustainable Medicaid dental programs, reducing emergency room visits for dental issues, and improving public health dental infrastructure. The Health and Human Services Committee will lead this study, consulting with stakeholders like dental schools, health agencies, and the Nebraska Dental Association, and will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completion. This resolution does not create new law but aims to identify solutions through research.
