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 for bee population protection, and collaborating with the Legislature to ensure 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.

Key definitions have been updated in the bill, such as "abandoned apiary," "beekeeper," and "beekeeping," with the language shifting from "shall mean" to "means." Additionally, the bill introduces new terms like "beekeeper" and outlines the objectives and duties of the Nebraska Apiary Advisory Board, which include examining existing regulations and making recommendations to address bee population losses and their impact on food production systems in the state. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed to harmonize the provisions with the new language.