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 plans 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.

Key definitions have been updated in the bill, such as "abandoned apiary," "beekeeper," and "bee equipment," with the language streamlined for clarity. The bill also emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing bee population losses, the impact on food production systems, and the need for educational programs to raise public awareness about these issues. The original sections of the Nebraska Apiary Act that are being amended will be repealed.