Bills & Legislation

Congratulate John Ewing Jr. on his election as the first black Mayor of Omaha and commend him for his decades of exemplary public service

Ashlei Spivey

Congratulate Dr. Byron Barksdale for earning the 2025 J.G. Elliot Award

Mike Jacobson

Interim study to determine the return on investment per kilowatt hour for businesses that choose to locate and set up their businesses in Nebraska

Robert Dover

Congratulate Mary Abebe for earning the 2025 Scottish Rite Educator of the Year award

Jason Prokop

Recognize the month of February 2025 as Turner Syndrome Awareness Month in Nebraska

Danielle Conrad

Interim study to examine the feasibility, benefits, and framework for establishing a high school agriculture student exchange program within Nebraska modeled after foreign student exchange programs

Christy Armendariz

Constitutional amendment to change the compensation of members of the Legislature and provide for health insurance

Ben Hansen

Interim study to examine a philanthropic endowment and location to host a week-long camp for certain children who live in low-income urban areas to learn about agriculture

Christy Armendariz

Interim study to examine foreign and domestic threats to Nebraska agriculture

Eliot Bostar

Interim study to examine the trend of increasing numbers of Nebraska voters who register as nonpartisan and how these voters are restricted from fully participating in partisan primary elections for some statewide, federal, and local offices

Eliot Bostar

Interim study to examine the fiscal, constitutional, and administrative implications of adopting LR12CA, 2025, which proposes reforms to Nebraska's property tax system

Bob Andersen

Interim study to examine the adequacy and accessibility of transportation options for people with disabilities in Nebraska

Dunixi Guereca

Interim study to examine potential adjustments to the collection of motor vehicle tax, motor vehicle tax distribution schemes, motor vehicle fees, and other revenue sources due to the potential elimination of the Nebraska inheritance tax

Robert Clements

Interim study to examine the county initiative and referendum process as proposed by LB629, 2025

Brian Hardin

Recognize and thank Erwin H. Schopp for his service to the United States

Tom Brandt

Constitutional amendment to provide for selection of presidential electors

Myron Dorn

Interim study to examine the feasibility and benefits of establishing a ways and means committee to enhance coordination and collaboration between the Revenue Committee and the Appropriations Committee of the Legislature

Machaela Cavanaugh

Interim study to examine whether power companies should be exempt from the Secure Drone Purchasing Act

Bob Andersen

Interim study to examine State Capitol building improvements including lighting, workstations, and safety of building exits

R. Brad von Gillern

Interim study to examine the continued use of restrictive housing and solitary confinement in Nebraska's correctional facilities

Ashlei Spivey

Interim study to examine the feasibility, accessibility, and potential benefits of licensed freestanding birth centers in Nebraska

Ashlei Spivey

Interim study to examine the use of juvenile restrictive housing and room confinement in Nebraska

Ashlei Spivey

Interim study to examine the current structure, function, and authority of the Board of Parole

Ashlei Spivey

Interim study to examine the state of housing for individuals returning home from incarceration in Omaha

Ashlei Spivey

Interim study to examine how the Legislature can take a more coordinated, proactive, and intentional policy role in shaping economic development and innovation across Nebraska since the Covid-19 pandemic

Ashlei Spivey

Constitutional amendment to change the deadline to file initiative petitions

Rita Sanders

Interim study to determine the quality of patient services at abortion clinics in Nebraska and the nature and quality of state oversight of those clinics

Rick Holdcroft

Interim study to examine the data collection and reporting structure for emergency medical services data

Dave Wordekemper

Interim study to examine the approval process, personnel involved, and costs associated with controlled burn permits

Dave Wordekemper

Interim study to examine the impact of the net-zero plans and goals of public power utilities

Jared Storm

Interim study to examine access to dental care and explore strategies to improve oral health in rural and other underserved areas of Nebraska

Merv Riepe

Interim study to examine issues relating to state agency guidance documents, rules, and regulations

Dan Quick

Interim study to examine options for allowing retired teachers to return to intermittent work at a school

Dan Lonowski

Interim study to examine the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and potential changes to the act that would not include an unfunded mandate and would better serve the needs of Nebraska's paid and volunteer firefighters

Stan Clouse

Interim study to examine and assess the adequacy of compensation for higher education faculty who primarily engage in classroom instruction within Nebraska's public institutions

Machaela Cavanaugh

Interim study to examine the implementation of the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act

Machaela Cavanaugh

Interim study to examine the need for and implementation of a Green Amendment and the implications of adopting LR22CA, 2025

George Dungan

Interim study to investigate the prevalence of bed bugs in public housing located within cities of the metropolitan class

Urban Affairs Committee

Interim study to examine the effectiveness of programs addressing health-related social needs which are unmet adverse social conditions that contribute to poor health, including food insecurity, unemployment, and housing instability

George Dungan

Interim study to examine the barriers to access to dental services for Nebraskans

John Fredrickson

Interim study to examine the current caseload of child welfare social workers working in the various districts across the state

Machaela Cavanaugh

Interim study to examine nonopioid pharmacological treatment options in medicaid

John Fredrickson

Interim study to examine the adequacy of funding and resources available to Level 3 Special Education Contractual Services for children

John Fredrickson

Interim study to examine the current fee structure for reports and filings submitted to the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Commission

Machaela Cavanaugh

Interim study to explore systemic and logistical barriers that prevent meaningful civic participation among residents in high-poverty and marginalized communities in Nebraska

Terrell McKinney

Interim study to examine the connection between neighborhood-level investment and youth outcomes, including, but not limited to, educational attainment, youth violence, and long-term well being

Terrell McKinney

Interim study to examine the InternNE program

Jason Prokop

Interim study to examine the organization of the Rules of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature rulebook

Loren Lippincott

Interim study to examine and compare how health information exchanges work in other states

Brian Hardin

Interim study to examine the impact of mobile services on the delivery of health care services

Brian Hardin