This legislative bill seeks to amend various sections of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, primarily targeting the reporting requirements of multiple state departments, including the Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and Department of Water, Energy, and Environment. Key changes involve the elimination of certain reports, such as those related to labor negotiations and the Suggestion Award Board, as well as modifications to the frequency of reports, like requiring insurance carriers to submit aggregate reports biennially instead of annually. The bill also introduces new provisions, including the establishment of a subaccount within the Water Resources Cash Fund for tracking grants from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, and updates the reporting obligations for the Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act to enhance transparency.

Additionally, the bill establishes a task force to examine human trafficking in Nebraska, which will operate until July 1, 2026, and mandates the Department of Labor to create informational posters in multiple languages to raise awareness about human trafficking. The bill also includes amendments to the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act, updating citations and repealing various sections of existing law. Overall, the bill aims to streamline government operations, enhance accountability in economic development reporting, and improve the management of environmental and correctional programs while ensuring the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 44-1412, 48-683, 54-2428, 61-218, 70-1003, 77-383, 77-385, 77-6307, 77-6521, 77-6604, 77-6610, 77-6837, 77-6928, 81-125, 81-1113, 81-1139.02, 81-1354.01, 81-1378, 81-1430, 81-1504.01, 81-1505.04, 81-1505.05, 81-1606, 81-1607.01, 83-184.01, 83-918, 83-963, 86-1301