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NE LR229

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Clouse

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Origin

Legislature

109th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Proposes an interim study to examine Nebraska's Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and identify potential changes that avoid unfunded mandates while better serving paid and volunteer firefighters

  • Requires review of similar firefighter cancer benefit legislation in other states, including how those programs have been incentivized, implemented, and funded

  • Specifically examines whether other states' programs include benefits for volunteer firefighters

  • Designates the Revenue Committee to conduct the study and report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature

Legislative Description

Interim study to examine the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and potential changes to the act that would not include an unfunded mandate and would better serve the needs of Nebraska's paid and volunteer firefighters

Last Action

Notice of hearing for September 05, 2025

8/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Labor6/2/2025
Revenue5/19/2025
Executive Board5/15/2025

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