The bill amends various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, introducing the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act. It requires state agencies to submit a federal funding inventory and modifies existing regulations regarding planning, building, construction, and procurement for state buildings. Key definitions related to construction contracts are established, including "design-build contract" and "construction manager-general contractor contract." The bill stipulates that only projects exceeding thirty million dollars may utilize construction manager-general contractor contracts and outlines the necessary steps for soliciting proposals, including the involvement of a licensed architect or engineer. Additionally, it mandates a stipend for qualified design-builders who submit proposals but are not selected, ensuring competition and adherence to project performance criteria.

The Secure Drone Purchasing Act aims to enhance security against espionage and theft of intellectual property by regulating drone purchases by state agencies. Effective January 1, 2027, agencies are prohibited from acquiring drones not cleared by the Division of Aeronautics, which will maintain a list of secure drones authorized for purchase. The bill also raises the competitive bidding threshold for contracts from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars and mandates a biennial federal funding inventory submission by state agencies. Furthermore, it establishes a systematic review process for agency rules and regulations, requiring reports every five years to assess their necessity and effectiveness, while suspending rulemaking during the review period, except for time-sensitive rules.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 72-803, 73-101, 73-307, 81-1108.15, 81-1701, 82-317, 82-318, 82-319, 82-321, 84-906.02, 84-911, 84-920
Slip Law: 72-803, 73-101, 73-307, 81-1108.15, 81-1701, 82-317, 82-318, 82-319, 82-321, 84-906.02, 84-911, 84-920