This bill amends several sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to create the Supreme Court Operations Cash Fund, which will be administered by the State Court Administrator. The fund is designated for court and probation programs aimed at enhancing the administration of justice and improving community safety, funded through various sources such as fees, grants, and donations. Additionally, the bill terminates the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund and mandates that any remaining funds be transferred to the General Fund. It also repeals sections related to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund and makes various adjustments to existing provisions regarding the operations of the Commission on Public Advocacy.

Furthermore, the bill updates the Court Appointed Special Advocate Act by removing obsolete provisions and clarifying the role of court-appointed special advocate volunteers in ensuring the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children. It emphasizes the importance of these volunteers in providing essential information to judges and saving the state money. The act will become operative on July 1, 2026, and includes a declaration of emergency for immediate effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 24-209, 29-3921, 43-3701, 43-3717, 43-3718
Final Reading: 24-209, 29-3921, 43-3701, 43-3717, 43-3718
Slip Law: 24-209, 29-3921, 43-3701, 43-3717, 43-3718