All Roll Calls
Yes: 401 • No: 0
NebraskaLB346109th Legislature 1st and 2nd Sessionslegislature
Provide for termination of boards, commissions, committees, councils, funds, groups, panels, and task forces and change and eliminate funds and powers and duties of departments and agencies
Sponsored By: John Arch
Signed by Governor
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Bill Overview
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23 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 7 costs, 12 mixed.
Potato development act and board end
The Nebraska Potato Development Act ends July 1, 2026. The Nebraska Potato Development Committee also ends on that date. Potato growers, shippers, and related businesses lose this law’s programs and governance on July 1, 2026.
Many older law sections are repealed
The law repeals many listed sections of Nebraska statutes, as shown in sections 72 and 73 of the act. These repeals end legal authority for many boards, funds, and duties. The effects differ by program and group.
IT oversight shifts; rural broadband fund ends
Starting July 1, 2026, the Nebraska Information Technology Commission acts as the technical panel and adds agency IT plan reviews to the statewide plan. The technical panel under section 86‑521 ends on that date, and its duties move to the commission. The Rural Broadband Task Force ends July 1, 2026. The Rural Broadband Task Force Fund also ends then, and the State Treasurer moves any money left to the General Fund.
Child welfare oversight shifts, more reporting
The law ends three child-welfare advisory groups on July 1, 2026. Their duties move to the Nebraska Children’s Commission. DHHS must send an annual report by September 15 with detailed data on caseworkers, placements, costs, abuse allegations, and child trafficking. This adds oversight that can inform foster-care policy and rates.
Early childhood council adds parents, reimbursements
Starting July 1, 2026, the Early Childhood Interagency Coordinating Council has 16 governor-appointed members, including parents. Members serve three-year terms and may be repaid for travel and child care costs. This reduces barriers for parents to serve.
Road superintendents move under state board
Starting July 1, 2026, the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards oversees the County Highway and City Street Superintendents Act. On that date, “board of examiners” means this board, and the old examiners board ends. One municipal member must be a licensed city street superintendent; other municipal members may be listed city or village officials.
More anti-trafficking posters and training
The Department of Labor provides human-trafficking posters in English, Spanish, and other languages and places them in rest stops, strip clubs, and casinos. It works with groups to add signs in schools, gas stations, hotels, hospitals, and transit hubs. The task force files reports every July 1 and December 1 until July 1, 2026 and helps build a required training course before that date.
DHHS takes over critical incident support
Beginning July 1, 2026, DHHS runs the Critical Incident Stress Management program. DHHS coordinates responses, recruits and trains peers, sets goals, manages budgets, and oversees quality. DHHS also appoints the statewide clinical director, shifting that role from the council.
Aquaculture laws and board end 2026
The law ends Nebraska’s aquaculture statutes and the Aquaculture Board on July 1, 2026. Any licensing or advisory rules in those sections stop. Aquaculture operators and related small businesses must adjust to the loss of that framework.
Environment and energy advisory councils end
The Natural Gas Fuel Board ends July 1, 2026. The solid waste study advisory committee ends July 1, 2026. The Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Advisory Committee ends July 1, 2026. The Climate Assessment Response Committee and its listed statutes end July 1, 2026.
Public safety advisory groups end 2026
The human trafficking task force ends July 1, 2026. The Nebraska Safety Center Advisory Council ends July 1, 2026. The Veterinary Prescription Monitoring Program Task Force ends July 1, 2026.
Statuary Hall selection committees end
The Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Selection Committee ends July 1, 2026. The Chief Standing Bear National Statuary Hall Selection Committee also ends on July 1, 2026.
Women’s Health council and fund end
The Women’s Health Initiative Advisory Council and the Women’s Health Initiative Fund end July 1, 2026. After that date, DHHS cannot credit new money to that fund. Any funds for the initiative must be sent to the State Treasurer before July 1, 2026.
New rules for propane council seats
The Propane Education and Research Council now has five members: two retailers, one wholesaler/supplier/importer, one equipment maker/distributor, and the State Fire Marshal. Members usually must live in Nebraska, serve four-year terms, and can serve up to two consecutive full terms.
DAS takes over two state duties
On July 1, 2026, the Department of Administrative Services takes over the Suggestion Award and Vacant Building/Excess Land functions. The department handles those duties going forward. This is an internal shift with no direct change to household payments.
Emergency response oversight shifts to agencies
The law updates Critical Incident Stress Management terms and removes old council and committee labels. Until July 1, 2026, agencies must take part in the CISM council; after that, this requirement ends. Regional CISM committees follow CISM rules from prior bodies until July 1, 2026; after that, they follow rules set by the state health department. The State Emergency Response Commission ends July 1, 2026, and the Emergency Management Agency takes its duties under the emergency planning and right‑to‑know law.
State property and planning committees end
The Vacant Building and Excess Land Committee ends July 1, 2026. The Suggestion Award Board ends July 1, 2026. The State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee is removed on July 1, 2026; after that, a state division writes planning rules and sets project priorities. The Governor’s Residence Advisory Commission also ends July 1, 2026.
Wastewater advisory duties end in 2026
Until July 1, 2026, the Private Onsite Wastewater advisory committee meets at least yearly. It advises the Department of Environment and Energy on rules, siting, operation, and maintenance. These advisory duties end July 1, 2026.
Drinking water variances streamlined
The Advisory Council on Public Water Supply ends July 1, 2026. Before that date, the Director needs the council’s approval to grant drinking-water variances or exemptions. After July 1, 2026, the Director may approve variances without council approval.
Mental health panel adds substance use
Starting July 1, 2026, the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services also covers substance use disorder services and peer support. The separate Substance Abuse Committee ends that day. This combines advice and planning under one committee.
Career school fee oversight reshaped
An advisory council for private career schools ends July 1, 2026. Before that date, the board must consult the council before raising fees. The law also removes the old rule tying fees to 110% of prior-year administration costs. This reshapes how fees are set and who is heard.
Mental health licensing board expands seats
Before July 1, 2026, “board” in the cited section means the Alcohol and Drug Counseling board. Starting July 1, 2026, it means the Board of Mental Health Practice. On that date, the Alcohol and Drug Counseling board ends. The Mental Health Practice board grows to 11 professional and 3 public members, and it must include 2 licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
Nursing board takes APRN oversight
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Board of Nursing oversees APRN laws. The board grows to 10 RNs, 2 LPNs, and 3 public members. Four APRN seats are preferred (one CRNA, one NP, one CNS, one CNM) with staggered terms ending Dec 1, 2028–2031; later terms are five years. The board sets CNM practice‑agreement standards, monitors APRN scopes, recommends discipline, and makes rules on certification and liability insurance. The separate APRN board ends July 1, 2026, and “board” in APRN laws means the Board of Nursing on that date. The department may share a nurse’s personal data, including Social Security number, with the interstate licensure system under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Arch
Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 5/28/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 49 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/14/2025
Vote
Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 4/24/2025
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Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8
legislature vote • 4/24/2025
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Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9
legislature vote • 4/24/2025
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Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16
legislature vote • 4/24/2025
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Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 7
legislature vote • Unknown
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Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8
legislature vote • Unknown
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Yes: 40 • No: 0 • Other: 9
legislature vote • Unknown
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Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16
legislature vote • Unknown
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Yes: 41 • No: 0 • Other: 8
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on May 30, 2025
5/30/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 28, 2025
5/28/2025legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
5/28/2025legislaturePassed on Final Reading 49-0-0
5/28/2025legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. FA290 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO305 withdrawn
5/28/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. FA290 filed
5/27/2025legislatureCavanaugh, M. MO305 Recommit to the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee filed
5/27/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST39 recorded
5/19/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST39 filed
5/19/2025legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST39
5/19/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
5/14/2025legislatureArch AM1397 adopted
5/14/2025legislatureArch AM1297 withdrawn
5/14/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER61 adopted
5/14/2025legislatureArch AM1397 filed
5/12/2025legislatureArch AM1297 filed
5/6/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER61 filed
5/6/2025legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER61
5/6/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
4/24/2025legislatureGovernment, Military and Veterans Affairs AM492 adopted
4/24/2025legislatureMcKinney FA134 adopted
4/24/2025legislatureMcKinney FA134 to AM492 filed
4/24/2025legislatureArch AM821 adopted
4/24/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
1/16/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted
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