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 ability to conduct secure hearings with critical infrastructure providers, produce policy recommendations, and liaise with federal and state authorities. It mandates the Governor to produce an annual state threat assessment that summarizes the committee's nonconfidential findings while ensuring that sensitive information regarding state critical infrastructure is protected. The bill also allows the committee to create a confidential report, accessible only with the Governor's approval, to preserve important findings for state leaders. The original section 81-836 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-836