This bill amends several sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska and creates 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 justice administration and improving community safety, funded through various sources such as fees, grants, and donations. Additionally, the bill terminates the Supreme Court Reports Cash Fund, transferring any remaining funds to the General Fund upon the act's operative date.

The bill also repeals sections related to the Court Appointed Special Advocate Fund and makes various amendments to existing statutes, including the elimination of obsolete provisions regarding transfers and grants. It emphasizes the importance of court-appointed special advocate volunteers in ensuring the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children. The act is set to become operative on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to take effect immediately 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