The bill amends section 81-836 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update the provisions related to the Committee on Pacific Conflict. It increases the number of legislative members on the committee from four to five, while maintaining their status as nonvoting members. The bill also eliminates certain obsolete provisions and harmonizes existing language. Additionally, it establishes that the committee will be authorized for an initial period of three years and will hold its first meeting within ninety days after April 17, 2024.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the committee's responsibilities, including the production of policy recommendations, conducting secure hearings with critical infrastructure providers, and the annual publication of a state threat assessment by the Governor. This assessment will summarize significant threats to state and national security and will include nonconfidential findings from the committee. The bill also allows for the creation of a confidential report, which can only be accessed with the Governor's approval, ensuring that sensitive information is protected. The original section 81-836 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-836