Nebraska Bill Book

The bill would start a study to see if filing fees for disclosure reports are fair and affordable for people and groups.

If the study finds fees are too high, lawmakers could lower them, saving money for campaigners and watchdogs, but the bill does nothing now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — study could improve oversight. A study may reveal unfair fees and lead to reforms.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no direct change to rights. The bill does not alter any legal rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — cost of study not specified. Funding source unknown, so impact on taxpayers unclear.
• Process Transparency (helps) — study adds openness. Examining fees makes the filing process more transparent.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding details. No money amounts are provided in the text.

• Official text (NE LR217)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61957
• LegiScan — LR217https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR217/2025

The bill would start a study of how pharmacy benefit managers affect drug prices in Nebraska, so lawmakers can decide if changes are needed.

If passed, the state will spend time and money to learn whether PBMs raise or lower prescription costs, which could shape future rules that affect what you pay for medicines.

Pharmacy benefit managers

• Accountability (neutral) — No change to who can be sued or held responsible.. The bill only orders a study, not new accountability rules.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on consumer rights.. It does not alter any legal protections for patients.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — Study likely funded by state taxpayers.. The interim study will require state money to operate.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Adds information about PBM role.. The study could make PBM operations clearer to the public.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding source identified.. Funding details are not provided in the text.

• Official text (NE LR124)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61041
• LegiScan — LR124https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR124/2025

The bill would start a state‑run study to find out why homeowner insurance premiums have gone up, so lawmakers can understand the problem.

If passed, the study could help citizens see if insurers are raising rates unfairly, but it does not change anyone’s bill right now, so the public should watch its progress.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (helps) — Study could reveal reasons for price hikes. Potential to hold insurers accountable
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct change to rights. No new protections or restrictions
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Funding not specified. Cost impact unclear
• Process Transparency (helps) — Adds transparency to insurance pricing. Study makes pricing reasons public
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding shift indicated. No change in money flows

• Official text (NE LR199)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62085
• LegiScan — LR199https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR199/2025

This bill would look at tax programs to see if they help people in Nebraska.

It's important to know if tax incentives really help everyday people or just big businesses. We should watch how this study goes.

• Accountability (neutral) — The study could lead to better accountability for tax incentives.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on rights or protections.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — The study does not shift costs directly.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The study may increase transparency about tax incentives.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — The impact on funding is unclear.. Unknown

• Official text (NE LR126)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61362
• LegiScan — LR126https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR126/2025

The state would study using electronic tags to track animal health and help control disease outbreaks.

Farmers could get better tools to spot sick animals early, but the study might cost the state and could lead to mandatory tagging later.

Livestock industry

• Accountability (neutral) — Study does not change who can be held responsible.. No new liability or immunity provisions.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact on individual rights.. Only gathers information; does not restrict actions.
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State likely funds the study.. Potential cost shift to taxpayers.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is public and includes a hearing.. Standard legislative process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding direction indicated.. No earmarked money identified.

Pushing for it: State
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (NE LR153)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61153
• LegiScan — LR153https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR153/2025

This bill would study how the documentary stamp tax works and where the money goes.

Understanding this tax could help make sure it is fair for everyone. Now is the time to see if changes are needed.

• Accountability (neutral) — The study could lead to better understanding of the tax.. The bill aims to gather information.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No immediate changes to rights or protections.. This is just a study, not a change to laws.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — The study does not shift costs.. It is focused on examining the tax.

• Official text (NE LR201)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61945
• LegiScan — LR201https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR201/2025

This bill would study how rising insurance costs affect people in Nebraska.

Understanding insurance costs is important for homeowners and businesses. This study could help find solutions to keep costs down.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — The study aims to gather information.. It does not impose new regulations or costs.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights are affected.. The bill is informational.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No immediate costs are shifted.. It is a study, not a new law.

• Official text (NE LR200)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61958
• LegiScan — LR200https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR200/2025

This bill would look for problems with group insurance plans and how to fix them.

Finding and fixing problems with group insurance could help more people get coverage. It's important to support this study to see what changes can be made.

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct accountability measures mentioned.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No specific rights or protections addressed.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Cost implications are not discussed in the text.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Transparency of the study process is unclear.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Funding sources are not mentioned.. Unknown

• Official text (NE LR457)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65846
• LegiScan — LR457https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR457/2025

This bill would study how to make property taxes fairer for cities in Nebraska.

If this study leads to changes, it could help cities get fairer tax support, which may lower taxes for residents.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — The study could lead to more fair tax practices.. The bill aims to examine existing support systems.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights are removed, but fairness is examined.. The focus is on tax equity for cities.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Potential changes could shift costs among cities.. The study may suggest how aid is distributed.

• Official text (NE LR474)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65863
• LegiScan — LR474https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR474/2025

The bill would start a study on how insurance pays for non‑opioid addiction treatments, to see if patients can get better access.

If passed, the study could reveal gaps in coverage that hurt patients, giving lawmakers data to fix insurance rules before more people suffer.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — neutral. Study may increase oversight of insurers.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral. No direct change to patient rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — neutral. Funding source not specified.
• Process Transparency (helps) — positive. Study adds transparency to insurance practices.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — neutral. No funding allocation mentioned.

• Official text (NE LR482)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65815
• LegiScan — LR482https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR482/2025

This bill would make Nebraska look into retirement plans that do not have enough money, helping make sure people get their promised retirement checks.

This bill is just a study, but it is an important first step. If retirement plans run by local governments do not have enough money, it could mean people who worked hard might not get all their retirement checks. This study would help find those problems so they can be fixed before it is too late. It is a chance to make sure future retirees are safe.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Increases oversight. The bill would require the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee to monitor underfunded defined benefit plans.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Protects future retirement income. By monitoring underfunded plans, the study could help protect the retirement benefits of people who rely on these plans.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift yet. The bill is for a study, so it does not directly shift costs onto or away from ordinary people at this stage.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Public study. An interim study provides a public process to examine an important issue.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes. The bill does not propose specific funding changes, only a study.

Pushing for it: Future retirees
Bearing the cost: Underfunded plans

• Official text (NE LR97)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=60834
• LegiScan — LR97https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR97/2025

This bill would start a study to see how farm information is gathered and used, helping farmers understand who has their data and how it is kept safe.

This study is a good first step. It would help Nebraska understand a new and important issue. Farmers' data, like crop yields or soil health, is valuable. Right now, it is not always clear who collects this data, how they use it, or if it is safe. This study would look into these questions. It could lead to new rules that protect farmers' private information. It could also help make sure companies are fair when they use this data. This is important because knowing how data is used helps farmers make better choices and keeps their information from being misused.

Agricultural data industry

• Accountability (helps) — Helps understand who is accountable for data.. The study aims to examine how agricultural data is collected, used, and protected, which could lead to better accountability for those handling it.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Could lead to better data protection for farmers.. By studying data protection, this bill could lay the groundwork for future laws that safeguard farmers' privacy and control over their own information.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — A study's cost is usually part of the state budget.. The bill is for an interim study, which typically uses existing state resources without shifting costs directly to citizens or specific groups.
• Process Transparency (helps) — A study is a transparent way to gather facts.. An interim study is a public process designed to gather information and make recommendations, increasing transparency around agricultural data practices.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding tilt mentioned for a study.. The bill's text does not specify any funding mechanisms or special interests that would benefit financially from the study itself.

Pushing for it: Nebraska citizens, especially farmers
Bearing the cost: No direct financial impact on specific groups

• Official text (NE LR123)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61040
• LegiScan — LR123https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR123/2025

This bill would study how kids are kept alone in juvenile detention in Nebraska, which could help make things better for them.

This bill is important because it would help lawmakers learn more about how young people are treated when they are held in juvenile places. If the study finds problems with keeping kids alone, it could lead to new rules that make sure kids are safe and treated fairly. This is a chance for people to share their thoughts and help make things better for kids in Nebraska.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Promotes accountability. The study would shine a light on current practices, which could lead to more responsibility for how kids are treated.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Could improve protections for children. Learning about how kids are kept alone could help protect their well-being and rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift. An interim study does not directly shift costs onto ordinary people.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Increases transparency. An interim study is a public way to gather facts and information about how things are done.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes. The bill does not mention specific funding changes or new programs.

Pushing for it: Nebraska state funds (for the study)
Bearing the cost: None

• Official text (NE LR246)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62024
• LegiScan — LR246https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR246/2025

This bill would study how many kids child welfare workers help, which could lead to better support for children and families.

This bill is a study, so it would not change anything right away. But it is important because it would look at how many children social workers are trying to help. If social workers have too many kids to help, they might not be able to give each child enough time and care. This study could show if workers need more help or if the state needs to hire more people. This could make things better for children and families who need support. Some might say it is just a study and will not fix anything quickly, but understanding the problem is the first step to finding good solutions.

Workers

• Accountability (helps) — Aims to understand workload issues.. The study would examine the current caseload of child welfare social workers, which is a step towards identifying areas for improvement and accountability in child welfare services.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Could lead to better child protection.. By studying social worker caseloads, the bill aims to improve the support system for child welfare, potentially enhancing the protection and services provided to children.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — State funds for study.. The cost of an interim study would be covered by state funds, not directly shifting costs to ordinary people.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Transparent fact-finding.. An interim study is a transparent process for gathering information and understanding an issue before proposing specific legislation.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes.. The bill proposes a study, not direct funding changes or appropriations at this stage.

Pushing for it: Nebraska state
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (NE LR216)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61956
• LegiScan — LR216https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR216/2025

This bill would study how Nebraska could collect and use neighborhood information to help communities, which might lead to better services.

This bill is just a study, but it's an important first step. If Nebraska decides to build a system to collect neighborhood data, it could help leaders understand what communities need, like better schools or safer streets. This could lead to good things, like getting more help to the right places. But it also means collecting a lot of information about people and places, so it's important to make sure that data is used wisely and kept safe. Now is the time to think about how such a system could help people without hurting their privacy.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Potential for better decisions. Learning more about neighborhoods could help leaders make better choices and be more accountable for community needs.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Future privacy concerns. The study itself doesn't change rights, but future data collection could bring up privacy questions for people in neighborhoods.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — State-funded study. The state would pay for the study, not regular people directly.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Public information gathering. This study is a public way to learn before making big changes, which helps everyone understand the process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No direct funding changes. This bill is about studying data, not giving money to specific groups or changing how funds are spent yet.

Pushing for it: Nebraska state government
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers

• Official text (NE LR215)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61762
• LegiScan — LR215https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR215/2025

This bill would have Nebraska look into how it uses solitary confinement in jails, which could lead to better treatment for people inside.

This bill is a study to learn more about how Nebraska keeps people in solitary confinement in its jails. Solitary confinement means keeping someone alone for a long time. This study could help leaders decide if these practices are fair and safe. It is important for people to watch this study because its findings could lead to new rules about how people are treated in jail. This could make things better for those held in correctional facilities.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Could lead to more oversight. The study will examine how restrictive housing is used in Nebraska's correctional facilities, which could bring more attention to these practices.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Could improve treatment for people in jail. By studying the use of solitary confinement, this bill could help identify ways to better protect the rights and well-being of people in correctional facilities.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift to citizens. The cost of an interim study is typically part of the legislature's operating budget and does not directly shift costs to ordinary people.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Makes information public. The purpose of an interim study is to gather and present information, which increases transparency about state practices.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding tilt. This bill proposes a study and does not allocate specific funds that would tilt towards or against any particular group.

Pushing for it: Nebraska state government
Bearing the cost: No direct against party

• Official text (NE LR247)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62023
• LegiScan — LR247https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR247/2025

This bill would make a state committee study local retirement plans that do not have enough money, helping protect people's future savings.

This bill is a good step because it would make a state committee look closely at local retirement plans that might not have enough money. If these plans are not watched, people could lose their retirement savings later on. By studying them now, the state can find problems early and try to fix them before they get too big. This helps make sure that when people retire, their money will be there for them.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Good. The study would make local governments more accountable for their retirement plans.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Good. Monitoring underfunded plans helps protect people's right to their earned retirement money.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral. The study itself has a cost, but its goal is to prevent future costs from underfunded plans.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Good. A study can bring more information to light about how retirement plans are managed.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Good. The study aims to ensure retirement plans have enough money for the future.

Pushing for it: People who have retirement plans with local governments
Bearing the cost: Local governments with underfunded plans

• Official text (NE LR373)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65358
• LegiScan — LR373https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR373/2025

This bill would start a study to see how Nebraska might change property taxes, which could affect how much you pay for your home.

This bill is just for a study, not a new law. It means lawmakers want to look closely at how property taxes work and what could happen if they change them. This is a good chance for people to pay attention to what the study finds. If the study suggests big changes, you will want to know how it might affect your home and your wallet. This is the time to get ready to share your thoughts when actual changes are proposed later.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — Examining potential reforms. The study aims to understand the full effects of proposed property tax changes before they are made, which can lead to more accountable decisions.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact yet. This bill only proposes a study, so it does not directly change anyone's rights or protections at this stage.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Study itself has a cost, but no direct cost shift to citizens yet. The study itself will use state resources, but it does not propose a new cost on citizens directly. Future tax changes could shift costs.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Promotes informed decision-making. By studying the issues first, the bill aims to make sure any future property tax changes are well-understood and openly discussed.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding changes proposed. The bill does not propose specific funding changes or tilt money towards or away from any group, as it is only a study.

Pushing for it: Nebraska state government (to conduct the study)
Bearing the cost: No direct financial impact yet (No direct financial impact yet)

• Official text (NE LR255)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=61948
• LegiScan — LR255https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR255/2025

This bill would start a study to see how money is spent on services for kids in both child welfare and juvenile justice systems.

This study is important because it will help lawmakers understand how services for children in trouble are paid for and managed. If they understand it better, they can make better choices in the future to help these children. It is a chance to make sure kids get the help they need.

Government Power

• Accountability (helps) — Could lead to better oversight.. The study aims to examine oversight structures, which could improve how these systems are held responsible.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct impact yet.. As a study, it does not directly change rights or protections, but future bills based on its findings might.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift.. The study itself does not shift costs, but it will examine funding and reimbursement structures.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Increases understanding.. The study is designed to gather and examine information about complex systems, which can lead to more transparent processes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Neutral, just examining.. The study is about understanding existing funding, not changing it or tilting it yet.

• Official text (NE LR452)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65701
• LegiScan — LR452https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR452/2025

This bill would start a study to see how schools or colleges impact big cities, helping lawmakers understand local issues.

This bill would create a study to look at how a "learning community," like a big school or college, affects a "city of the metropolitan class," which is a big city in Nebraska. It is a step to gather facts, not to make new rules yet. People in big Nebraska cities might care because these communities can change things like housing, jobs, and local services. The study could lead to future bills that help or hurt city residents. Right now, it is just about learning more.

Government Power

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill proposes a study, which is an information-gathering step, not an action that directly changes accountability.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill is for a study and does not directly create or remove any rights or protections for ordinary people.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral impact. The cost of the study would be part of legislative operations, not directly shifted onto consumers or specific groups.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Positive impact. Conducting a study is a transparent way to gather information and understand an issue before proposing new laws.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill does not specify any funding allocations or tilts towards particular groups or interests.

Pushing for it: The state legislature, to gain information
Bearing the cost: Taxpayers, for the cost of the study

• Official text (NE LR434)https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=65994
• LegiScan — LR434https://legiscan.com/NE/bill/LR434/2025