This bill amends the Nebraska Apiary Act by defining several key terms related to beekeeping and establishing the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board. The board will consist of various members, including beekeepers and a representative from the University of Nebraska, and will be tasked with providing feedback on research needs, developing actionable steps to address issues affecting bee populations, and working with the Legislature to promote a sustainable bee population in Nebraska. The bill also mandates the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska to create a full-time educator position focused on apiculture, who will serve as a resource for beekeepers.

In addition to creating the advisory board and educator position, the bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals the original sections of the Nebraska Apiary Act. Key definitions are updated, including terms such as "abandoned apiary," "beekeeper," and "bee equipment," which are now more clearly articulated. The bill aims to enhance the health and habitat of both managed and wild bee populations in Nebraska, recognizing their critical role in food production and ecosystem health.