Legislative Resolution 250 proposes an interim study to examine two specific questions: whether power companies should be exempt from Nebraska's Secure Drone Purchasing Act and whether existing North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) requirements meet the intent of that law. The study will be conducted by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee and will assess if current NERC standards sufficiently address drone security concerns without requiring additional rules for power companies. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Nebraska Legislature after completing the study. This resolution does not change current law but seeks to inform future legislative decisions on drone purchasing regulations for power companies.
Legislative Resolution 255 proposes an interim study to examine the potential impacts of adopting LR12CA, a bill that would reform Nebraska's property tax system. The study will analyze key aspects including a proposed cap on annual property tax increases (capping at 3% or the Consumer Price Index), changes to constitutional language regarding property valuation, and administrative challenges of implementing a system based on 2025 assessed values. It will specifically assess effects on taxpayer equity, local government revenue predictability, housing affordability for first-time buyers and fixed-income homeowners, and impacts on agricultural landowners. The Revenue Committee will conduct this study and report findings to the Legislature, but the resolution itself does not change current tax laws. This is a procedural step to evaluate proposed reforms before any legislative action.
This is a procedural resolution (not a law) proposing that Nebraska's Judiciary Committee study issues within its oversight during the 2025 legislative interim. The resolution directs the committee to examine relevant topics arising between sessions and submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. It does not change existing laws or directly affect any specific group; it simply establishes a process for the committee to analyze potential policy issues. The resolution was introduced in April 2025 and referred to the Judiciary Committee for review.
LR 193 is a procedural resolution designating Nebraska's Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on issues arising within its committee's jurisdiction during the legislative break. The committee will examine relevant matters, then submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. This resolution does not create new laws or directly affect citizens; it simply authorizes a committee to review pending issues. As a study resolution, it has no immediate policy impact but sets the stage for future legislative action based on the committee's findings.
This legislative resolution (LR 208) directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on mobile health services. The study will examine how mobile technologies - such as telehealth, mobile imaging, mobile clinics, mobile dentistry, and other tech-driven care models - affect healthcare delivery, including their benefits, costs, historical context, and approaches used in other states. It does not change laws or funding but aims to inform future policy decisions. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution (LR 170) proposes an interim study by Nebraska's Judiciary Committee to examine children's access to legal counsel in juvenile court cases. It will analyze current laws, court data on juveniles requesting or waiving lawyers, local court practices, and national models for ensuring legal representation. The study focuses on both delinquency cases (where youth face criminal charges) and status offenses (non-criminal youth cases like truancy). It does not create new law but aims to inform future policy decisions about juvenile legal access. The study is currently pending referral to the Judiciary Committee.
This resolution (LR 176) proposes an interim study to examine how Nebraska might recognize tribal customary adoptions for Native American children under tribal law. It directs the Judiciary Committee to study data on eligible children, support for adoptive families, best practices from other states, and potential legal changes needed. The study would determine if Nebraska should establish tribal customary adoptions as a legal permanency option in state courts. This resolution does not change current law but seeks to gather information before any policy decisions. (Note: As a study resolution, not a bill, it has no immediate effect.)
LR 243 is a Nebraska legislative resolution proposing an interim study by the Judiciary Committee to examine job opportunities for people incarcerated in state correctional facilities. The study will analyze current employment data - including job numbers, hours worked, compensation, and conditions - and assess disparities based on facility, race, age, and gender. It will also explore potential expansions of employment programs, including private business contracts, and review contracts benefiting outside entities. This study aims to inform future policy decisions but does not create new laws or directly affect anyone until its findings are acted upon.
Nebraska's LR 123 is a resolution directing the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee to conduct an interim study on agricultural data collection, use, and protection. It focuses on how corporations handle sensitive farm data - such as crop yields, soil conditions, and livestock health - and examines risks like unauthorized sharing or sales that could lead to unfair trade practices. The study will review existing legal frameworks, data security best practices, and how data sharing affects market competition. This resolution does not create new laws but aims to inform future policy based on the committee's findings.
LR 254 is a procedural resolution directing Nebraska's Transportation and Telecommunications Committee to study how eliminating the state's inheritance tax might affect county funding from motor vehicle taxes, fees, and other revenue sources. The study will examine current tax collection and distribution systems, assess needed adjustments to maintain county services, and identify outdated requirements for counties related to vehicles. This resolution does not change any taxes or laws - it only authorizes a committee to research potential impacts before any policy decisions are made. The committee must report findings to the Legislature after completing the study.
This resolution (LR 187) proposes an interim study to determine whether Nebraska can access existing federal Title IV-E funds - typically used for child welfare services - for pre-petition legal representation. The study would examine how using these funds for legal help before child welfare cases begin would benefit families, the government structure needed to manage the funds, and whether state laws require changes to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to handle this. It does not create new funding or laws but seeks to assess the feasibility of utilizing current federal resources for legal services. The Judiciary Committee will conduct the study and report findings to the Legislature.
This resolution requests an interim study of Nebraska's protection order statutes. The Judiciary Committee will examine how these laws developed, how they are currently used (including filing data and types of requests), and whether protection orders should apply to juveniles. The study will gather input from individuals who have navigated or administered the protection order process. This is a procedural step only - it does not change existing laws but may inform future legislative decisions. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the study.
