This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study on school policies regarding student surveys and the role of parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers. The study will specifically examine the implementation and effects of a 2025 law that allows parents to remove their children from mental health surveys administered in schools. The committee will compile its findings and recommendations for the Legislature after completing the review. This measure does not change existing policies but instead initiates a formal examination of how current survey practices are working.
This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Education Committee to conduct an interim study on whether offering bachelor's degrees with fewer than 120 credit hours could benefit the state. The study examines how reducing degree requirements might help address growing job demands for college graduates and workforce shortages, particularly in regions outside the eastern half of Nebraska where most current degree-granting institutions are located. The committee will analyze which geographic areas, industries, student populations, and postsecondary institutions would best benefit from alternative degree pathways, potentially including community colleges. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution directs the Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study examining domestic violence prevention and support policies used in other states. The study will review best practices in areas such as law enforcement training, specialized court models, access to rural shelters, interagency coordination, data collection, and offender accountability measures. The committee will gather input from survivors, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and healthcare providers to inform its findings. Upon completion, the committee will submit a report with recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature for potential policy improvements in Nebraska.
This legislative resolution directs the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee to conduct an interim study on wireless connectivity issues in Nebraska. The study will examine policies related to fees and costs that wireless providers face when seeking permits to install infrastructure in municipalities and other jurisdictions. The resolution specifically looks at how high permit fees, consultant charges, and upfront retainer requirements may impact the deployment of wireless networks needed to meet growing public demand for mobile data services. The committee will review practices used by other states and federal regulations to gather findings and recommendations for potential future legislation. This action is intended to inform future policy decisions rather than immediately changing existing laws.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Education Committee to conduct an interim study on the recruitment, retention, and professional recognition of prekindergarten, elementary, and secondary educators. The study will examine factors contributing to educator shortages, causes of burnout and attrition, compensation competitiveness, workplace conditions, and strategies to improve job satisfaction and retention. The committee is tasked with reviewing evidence-based practices from other states and developing recommendations for the Legislature to address these challenges. The resolution does not enact new laws but establishes a framework for gathering information to inform future policy decisions.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Revenue Committee to conduct an interim study on tax exemptions and incentives given to state employees. The study will compile current data on these tax benefits, assess their economic impact and return on investment, and explore ways to share this information with state legislators and their staff. The resolution also examines transparency and reporting requirements for disclosing such tax data. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature after completing the study.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on the state's prescription drug monitoring program. The study will examine how the program is governed and operated, with a specific focus on its connection to the health information exchange system. The committee will produce a report containing findings and recommendations for the Legislative Council or the full Legislature once the study is complete. This action is intended to gather information about the current system rather than to enact immediate policy changes.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Appropriations Committee to conduct an interim study examining how state funding for biomedical research has impacted the state's economy and job market. The study will analyze funding trends over the past decade, assess the number of jobs created, evaluate economic outcomes, and compare Nebraska's results with other states. It will also identify barriers to maximizing benefits and suggest policy options to strengthen the relationship between research funding and economic growth. The committee is required to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completion.
This legislative resolution directs the Urban Affairs Committee to conduct an interim study on how learning communities in Nebraska interact with and impact their host metropolitan cities. The study will examine the current legal framework, funding mechanisms, and student outcomes within the existing learning community while gathering input from educators, officials, and community stakeholders. Findings and recommendations from the study will be reported to the Legislative Council to inform potential future legislation on learning communities and their role in Nebraska cities.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Legislature to conduct an interim study on how to improve state-funded child care subsidies for working families. The study will examine current funding models, eligibility rules, and reimbursement systems under the Step Up to Quality Child Care Act to understand their impact on access and affordability. It will analyze how these policies affect businesses, evaluate other states' approaches to expanding subsidies, and assess the fiscal implications of potential changes. The Legislative Council's Executive Board will lead this review and report findings and recommendations to guide future legislation on early childhood education and child care policy.
This legislative resolution directs the Judiciary Committee to conduct an interim study on policies that could protect certain community spaces from immigration enforcement. The study focuses on areas like schools, hospitals, and homeless shelters, examining how other states have implemented similar protections and what guidance their attorneys general have issued. It specifically looks at whether these sensitive locations should remain safe from immigration harassment, with exceptions for executing judicial warrants. The committee will review state and local government actions across the country before submitting findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
This legislative resolution directs the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee to conduct an interim study examining the potential effects of implementing LB987, a bill that would establish the Vision Benefit Plan Act. The study will investigate how proposed regulations on insurance companies and vision benefit managers would impact their interactions with eye care providers and policyholders. The committee is tasked with producing a report containing findings and recommendations for the Legislature upon completing its analysis. This measure focuses on gathering information rather than enacting immediate policy changes.
