What follows is a partial listing of interim study resolutions that were introduced for examination during the summer and fall months. This listing represents only those studies determined to be of significant interest and importance to county government. Listed here are the resolution numbers, introducer, a brief description of the issue, and the committee that will conduct the study. The public hearing schedule for selected interim studies will be posted on the Legislature's website as it becomes available.
LR167 (Mello) Interim study to examine issues surrounding personal identifying information collected by state and local governments and private businesses. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR183 (Larson) Interim study to examine Nebraska's drainage statutes as they apply to drainage by neighboring landowners under section 31-201 and other related statutes. Natural Resources
LR184 (Larson) Interim study to examine the costs and benefits associated with lowering the age of majority to eighteen years of age. Judiciary
LR189 (McGill) Interim study to examine certain statutes to harmonize language, policies, and practices regarding the different classifications of cities and villages. Urban Affairs
LR190 (McGill) Interim study to examine the 2012 versions of the International Residential Code, the International Building Code, and the International Energy Conservation Code to determine whether Nebraska should update the current state building code. Urban Affairs
LR191 (Krist) Interim study to examine all state retirement plans administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board. Nebraska Retirement Systems
LR192 (Avery) Interim study to examine conducting elections by mail. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR193 (Avery) Interim study to examine the role of political parties in the election process. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR194 (Avery) Interim study to examine issues under the jurisdiction of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR198 (Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee) Interim study to examine the public employees retirement systems administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board. Nebraska Retirement Systems
LR201 (Crawford) Interim study to examine policy options available to the State of Nebraska to support military installations, military families, and veterans and their families. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR202 (Avery) Interim study to examine the issue of election day registration. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR223 (Mello) Interim study to examine issues surrounding open data policies. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR228 (Crawford) Interim study to examine the process by which military spouses and veterans obtain occupational licenses. Health and Human Services
LR238 (Dubas) Interim study to examine the Access Nebraska system, as well as the separation of the economic assistance programs from the medicaid program. Health and Human Services
LR240 (Pirsch) Interim study to examine the need for amending the Nebraska Wage Payment and Collection Act relating to payment of PTO benefits when leaving employment. Business and Labor
LR241 (Campbell) Interim study to examine the financial impact of, and financing options for, medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act for medical assistance for newly eligible individuals. Health and Human Services
LR244 (Mello) Interim study to examine issues surrounding the Nebraska Public Safety Communication System. Appropriations
LR247 (Nordquist) Interim study to examine purchase of service credits in public retirement plans. Nebraska Retirement Systems
LR251 (Nordquist) Interim study to examine court fees earmarked to generate revenue for the Nebraska Judges Retirement System. Judiciary
LR267 (Smith) Interim study to review the One-Call Notification System Act. Transportation and Telecommunications
LR269 (Harr) Interim study to examine the property tax base structure and compare this structure to those of other states. Revenue
LR276 (Chambers) Interim study to examine the communications rate structure for persons receiving calls from incarcerated individuals in county and local correctional facilities. Transportation and Telecommunications
LR277 (Ashford) Interim study to review the current costs associated with correctional and detention facilities in Nebraska. Judiciary
LR278 (Ashford) Interim study to review matters under the jurisdiction of the Judiciary Committee. Judiciary
LR279 (Ashford) Interim study to examine the use of social impact bonds to develop programming for juveniles and adults reentering the community after involvement with the juvenile justice system or the criminal justice system. Judiciary
LR287 (Lathrop) Interim study to examine the requirement that counties pay court filing fees and costs when filing criminal charges and civil proceedings in the county, district, and juvenile courts. Judiciary
LR288 (Schilz) Interim study to examine the role and value of animal health professionals and other volunteers in assisting law enforcement in carrying out duties under the Livestock Animal Welfare Act. Agriculture
LR289 (Schilz) Interim study to examine the feasibility of utilizing fence viewer panels as arbitrators or fact finders in resolving division fence disputes. Agriculture
LR291 (Schilz) Interim study to examine the means by which to coordinate activities by state livestock animal health authorities with the activities of local livestock cruelty and neglect authorities. Agriculture
LR292 (Schilz) Interim study to examine the levy authority of rural and suburban fire protection districts. Revenue
LR299 (Nordquist) Interim study to examine the possibility of the State of Nebraska operating and managing all activities associated with motor vehicle licensing and registration for all counties. Transportation and Telecommunications
LR300 (Campbell) Interim study to examine the treatment and services for people dually diagnosed with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, or behavioral health problems. Health and Human Services
LR309 (Wallman) Interim study to examine issues relating to improving the protection of sensitive commercial crops from losses due to the damaging effects of phenoxy herbicide drift. Agriculture
LR320 (Haar) Interim study to examine statutes and procedures relating to the eminent domain laws for oil pipelines and the authority of local governments to regulate oil pipelines. Judiciary
LR332 (Pirsch) Interim study to examine ways the state may reduce property taxes. Revenue
LR334 (Pirsch) Interim study to identify and eliminate waste and fraud in government spending. Judiciary
LR335 (Pirsch) Interim study to examine whether more fair and appropriate methods of agricultural land valuation can be implemented. Revenue
LR340 (Davis) Interim study to identify the value of property taxes eliminated by all tax-increment financing and other Nebraska business tax incentive programs. Revenue
LR341 (Davis) Interim study to examine the powers and duties of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency. Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
LR342 (Davis) Interim study to evaluate whether any types of agricultural land are being overvalued relative to their income potential. Revenue
LR344 (Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee) Interim study to provide an examination of the availability and adequacy of retirement savings of Nebraska private sector workers. Nebraska Retirement Systems
LR389 (Revenue Committee) Interim study to examine the local use of taxing powers, including occupation tax and other forms of taxation, and to examine the fiscal relationship between state and local governments. Revenue
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