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NebraskaLB905109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Change and eliminate provisions relating to boards, commissions, committees, task forces, and funds that terminate
Sponsored By: John Arch
Signed by Governor
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Bill Overview
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15 provisions identified: 9 benefits, 2 costs, 4 mixed.
More grants for scrap tire projects
The Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Fund offers up to $1.5 million each year for new scrap tire projects through June 30, 2029. Money can reimburse crumb rubber purchases, help buy equipment, share processing costs, and pay local governments to clean up scrap tire sites. Projects that use Nebraska‑generated and used tires get preference. For fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27, the fund may also pay agency administrative costs to run the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act.
Emergency chemical planning moves to NEMA
Starting July 1, 2026, the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) takes over the State Emergency Response Commission’s duties. NEMA appoints and oversees local emergency planning committees and sets planning districts. Committees must include broad community members, follow open‑meeting rules, make and update plans each year by March 1, and keep a copy at a public library. Facilities with extremely hazardous chemicals above thresholds must notify NEMA and the local committee within 60 days and file a Tier II report each year by March 1; agencies must answer facility‑specific requests within 45 days. The public can review plans and records, with exact chemical locations withheld on request. Administrative costs from the program’s cash fund are capped at 15% of yearly receipts, and governments can sue to enforce these duties in the local district court.
Extra review of drinking water waivers
Before July 1, 2026, the Advisory Council on Public Water Supply must approve certain variances and exemptions for drinking water systems. This adds an extra layer of oversight to help protect water quality. After that date, council approval is not required.
State combines mental health and substance use
Starting July 1, 2026, the State Advisory Committee on Mental Health Services also handles substance use disorder duties, including peer support services and funding. On the same date, the Department of Health and Human Services runs the Critical Incident Stress Management program, sets policy, builds regional teams, and appoints a statewide clinical director. This aims to better coordinate behavioral health and responder support services.
New rules for Nebraska potato businesses
If you grow potatoes on 3 or more acres in Nebraska, you are a “potato grower.” If you sell 180,000+ pounds in a year, or use 180,000+ pounds not bought from licensed shippers, you are a “potato shipper.” Growers can require compulsory inspection if growers with at least 51% of last year’s acreage support it after notices and a public hearing. Members of the Nebraska Potato Development Committee must follow state conflict‑of‑interest and recusal rules.
New funds and rules for state tech
The law updates definitions for the Information Technology Infrastructure Act and sets who serves on the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, with terms and limited reimbursements. Starting July 1, 2026, the commission takes over the technical panel’s duties. A Community Technology Fund and a Government Technology Collaboration Fund are created; the commission approves spending after technical panel review, the Office of the Chief Information Officer runs the funds, and the state investment officer invests them. Beginning October 1, 2024, investment earnings from the Information Management Revolving Fund go to the General Fund.
One board now oversees local roads
Starting July 1, 2026, the Board of Public Roads Classifications and Standards has 11 Governor‑appointed members and is solely responsible for the county and city superintendents law. Before July 1, 2026, the Board of Examiners serves; after that, the Public Roads board serves as the examiner board. The board must follow the Administrative Procedure Act. All money received under that law goes to the Highway Cash Fund, and the Department of Transportation may pay board expenses from that fund; these costs are now an allowed use.
State building and land duties move
On July 1, 2026, the Vacant Building and Excess Land Committee ends, and the Department of Administrative Services and the State Building Administrator take over. Sale proceeds go to the Vacant Building and Excess Land Cash Fund. The State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee also ends, and the division under the State Building Administrator sets planning guidelines and project priorities. State law also allows donating 43.55 acres to Northeast Community College for a Technology Park with approvals; if sold within 10 years, sale money goes to the General Fund.
Human trafficking help posters required
A human trafficking task force ends on July 1, 2026. Until then, the Department of Labor works with the task force to create posters in English, Spanish, and other languages. Posters must include a toll‑free number and be placed in specified public locations.
Children’s advisory work moves to Commission
On July 1, 2026, the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee and the Bridge to Independence Advisory Committee end. Their duties move to the Nebraska Children’s Commission. Families who used those committees now engage with the Commission for that work.
New committee reviews juvenile services and care
The Nebraska Children's Commission creates a committee to study juvenile services. It examines the Office of Juvenile Services and the Juvenile Services Division of the Office of Probation Administration. The committee reviews out-of-home placements and mental and behavioral health care for youth. It works with universities and behavioral health regions. Each year by September 1, it sends recommendations to the commission and electronically to the Judiciary Committee.
More funding paths for Safety Center
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents can accept gifts, grants, tuition, fees, and private funds to run the Nebraska Safety Center at UNK. The Board may also request General Fund appropriations to support the center.
Limited lawsuits over state cancer screenings
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state, health staff, and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee are not liable for harm from false positive or false negative results under the early detection program. They are also not liable for acts or omissions of screening suppliers or their agents. This reduces legal claims people can bring over those screening results.
Outdated statutes repealed across programs
Sections 68 and 69 repeal long lists of named laws. These repeals reflect board and committee terminations and other updates in this act. They change legal text but do not set new payments or taxes.
Temporary names for two licensing boards
The law labels the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling as existing “prior to July 1, 2026” in statute. This time‑limited wording applies to how the boards are named in law before that date. It does not change license rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Arch
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 7
legislature vote • 4/10/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 49 • No: 0
legislature vote • 3/23/2026
Vote
Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11
legislature vote • 3/23/2026
Vote
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureApproved by Governor on April 14, 2026
4/17/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
4/10/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 49-0-0
4/10/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
4/10/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST89
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST89 filed
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ST89 recorded
4/7/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER162 adopted
4/1/2026legislatureKauth FA545 withdrawn
4/1/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
4/1/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER162
3/30/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER162 filed
3/30/2026legislatureArch AM2149 adopted
3/23/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
3/23/2026legislatureSpeaker priority bill
2/20/2026legislatureArch AM2149 filed
2/18/2026legislaturePlaced on General File
2/12/2026legislatureNotice of hearing for February 06, 2026
1/28/2026legislatureReferred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/12/2026legislatureKauth FA545 filed
1/9/2026legislatureDate of introduction
1/8/2026legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
4/17/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted