This legislative bill proposes extensive amendments to the governance of various boards, commissions, and committees within Nebraska's state government, primarily focusing on the termination and restructuring of several entities effective July 1, 2026. Key changes include the dissolution of the Nebraska Potato Development Committee, the Climate Assessment Response Committee, and the Nebraska Worker Training Board, with their responsibilities transitioning to relevant state departments. The bill also establishes new committees, such as the Children's Behavioral Health Task Force and the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, which will also terminate on the same date. Additionally, it amends the qualifications for the State Capitol Administrator and introduces new responsibilities for existing councils, such as the Environmental Quality Council, which will absorb duties from other advisory committees.

The bill emphasizes the need for streamlined operations and enhanced collaboration among various stakeholders, including state agencies, educational institutions, and advocacy organizations. It aims to ensure that the governance structures reflect the demographic composition of the state and include members with relevant expertise. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the establishment of the Rural Broadband Task Force Fund, which will also terminate on July 1, 2026, and mandates the transfer of any remaining funds to the General Fund. Overall, the legislation seeks to modernize Nebraska's regulatory framework, eliminate redundancy, and improve the effectiveness of state governance in addressing the needs of its communities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2-1801, 2-1803, 2-1826, 2-4901, 2-5001, 2-5003, 20-506, 28-712, 38-167, 38-204, 38-205, 38-308, 38-310, 39-2106, 39-2301.01, 39-2304, 43-1903, 43-3401, 43-4001, 43-4203, 43-4216, 43-4406, 43-4513, 48-622.03, 58-202, 60-1401.06, 60-1402, 66-1605, 66-1618, 66-2001, 71-702, 71-705, 71-706, 71-814, 71-815, 71-2454.01, 71-4503, 71-4504, 71-5311, 71-7012, 71-7102, 71-7107, 71-7108, 71-7109, 71-7110, 72-811, 72-812, 72-2101, 72-2206, 81-1108.41, 81-1348, 81-1430, 81-1431, 81-1503, 81-1504, 82-703, 82-706, 82-803, 85-1008, 85-1404, 85-1607, 86-444, 86-461, 86-511, 86-516, 86-521, 86-1025.01, 86-1101, 86-1102, 86-1103