NE LR153

Directs the Agriculture Committee to conduct an interim study on electronic identification devices used for livestock identification, disease traceability, surveillance, and herd management in Nebraska

Requires compilation of a list of available electronic ID devices, data collection equipment, services, and software, along with their manufacturers, vendors, and brand names

Mandates collection of information on manufacturer locations, final assembly sites, and chip component sourcing for electronic identification devices

Aims to inform future legislation on sourcing requirements or usage limitations to mitigate vulnerabilities to foreign interference and malicious manipulation in the livestock industry

Committee must report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature upon study completion