This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on food insecurity affecting pregnant and postpartum women and their children. The study will examine current data on food insecurity, identify barriers to accessing food assistance, review existing programs like WIC and SNAP, and assess how these services impact maternal and child health outcomes. The committee will also consider potential policy changes and determine if additional state funding is needed to improve access to nutrition services for this population.
This legislative resolution directs Nebraska's Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on maternal depression in the state. The study will gather data on mental health rates among mothers, review how maternal mental health affects children and families, and examine current screening methods and service availability. It will also compare Nebraska's approach with other states and assess whether additional funding is needed to support potential policy changes. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.
This legislative resolution directs the Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on adding long-term care services to Nebraska's Medicaid managed care program. The study will examine the financial and operational impacts of such a change, including reviewing how other states have implemented similar programs. The committee will compile its findings and recommendations for the Legislature, providing information to inform future decisions on this issue. This measure does not change current policy but establishes a research process to gather data before any potential expansion occurs.
This legislative resolution directs the Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on diaper access for Nebraska families, particularly those with children from birth to age three. The study will examine how diaper need affects mothers, children, medical and public health systems, workforce participation, and early childhood care, using 2023 Census data to identify the scope of the issue. It will review available state resources, compare other states' approaches to supporting diaper access, and assess whether state funding is needed to address the problem. The committee will submit its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon completion.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study on the state's waiver programs for developmental disabilities and aging services. The study will examine eligibility rules, funding caps, assessment tools used to determine disability needs, and the impact of algorithm-based evaluation methods. It also looks at how individuals with disabilities might benefit from transitioning to a specific Social Security status for Medicaid eligibility. The committee will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature after completing the review.
This legislative resolution directs the Appropriations Committee to conduct an interim study examining how state funds are allocated to nonprofit organizations. The review will identify which nonprofits receive government money, analyze funding sources and amounts, and assess how those funds are used and overseen. The study aims to improve transparency and accountability in state spending on nonprofit groups without making any final policy changes. Results from the investigation will be reported to the Legislative Council or the full Legislature for further consideration.
This legislative resolution directs the Nebraska Appropriations Committee to conduct an interim study on how funding is managed for services that connect child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The study will examine budget allocations, cost-sharing arrangements, reimbursement rates, and coordination between state agencies, counties, and service providers. It aims to review current financial structures and identify best practices from other states to improve fiscal oversight and accountability for youth involved in both systems. The committee will gather input from various stakeholders including agencies, providers, and affected families before submitting findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
This proposed constitutional amendment changes how Nebraska property taxes are calculated. It establishes two valuation methods for real property: "fair market value" (determined by assessors) and "taxable market value" (used for baseline tax liability), while capping annual tax increases at a set percentage for most properties. It includes key exceptions for agricultural and horticultural land, allowing separate tax treatment that doesn't require uniformity with other property types. The amendment also addresses emergency tax levies and eliminates conflicting existing constitutional provisions related to property taxation.
Nebraska's LB 907 prohibits law enforcement officers from entering nonpublic areas of designated community safe spaces (like hospitals, schools, libraries, shelters, and religious facilities) to enforce immigration law without a judicial warrant. The bill requires officers to obtain a search warrant issued by a judge or an arrest warrant if they know the person subject to the warrant is present. Evidence collected in violation of this law would be inadmissible in Nebraska courts. The measure takes immediate effect as an emergency.
Nebraska's LB 909 creates a specific criminal offense for "sexual abuse by a law enforcement officer," directly affecting law enforcement officers who commit such acts and minors (ages 16-19) who are protected under the new definition. The bill amends multiple laws to add this offense to the list of sexual assault crimes, requiring offenders to register under the Sex Offender Registration Act. It updates victim protections and notification rules to include this specific abuse type, ensuring victims receive the same safeguards as those abused by others. The law harmonizes existing statutes to explicitly address police-perpetrated sexual abuse while maintaining consistent legal definitions.
This bill changes residency rules for county sheriffs in non-metropolitan counties and updates training requirements for law enforcement officers. Specifically, it modifies Section 23-1701 to require sheriffs in counties without large cities to reside in their county or an adjacent county while serving, rather than only after election. It also maintains the existing requirement (under Section 23-1701.01) that sheriffs complete annual continuing education through Nebraska’s Law Enforcement Training Center. These changes directly affect sheriffs in Nebraska counties without metropolitan, primary, or first-class cities. The bill harmonizes existing provisions and sets effective dates for implementation.
LB 746 eliminates outdated language from Nebraska's Population Health Information Act, which governs the state's health information exchange for sharing clinical data. The bill does not change existing requirements for health care facilities (like hospitals or clinics) or health insurance plans to participate in data sharing, including deadlines such as September 30, 2021, for facility participation. It streamlines the law by removing redundant or obsolete provisions, making the statute clearer without altering operational rules. This update affects only the legal text of the Act and does not impose new costs or obligations on health care providers or insurers.
