LR229

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

Introduced·5/15/25
Introduced Text

Nebraska LR229 proposes an interim study on the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and potential changes to better serve firefighters.

Nebraska LR229 proposes an interim study by the Revenue Committee to examine the Firefighter Cancer Benefits Act and potential changes that avoid unfunded mandates and better serve Nebraska's paid and volunteer firefighters. The study will include examining similar legislation in other states, its incentives, implementation, and funding of benefits for volunteer firefighters. The committee will report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

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Where it stands

Current
Business and Labor Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Aug 6, 2025

Legislature

Notice of hearing for September 05, 2025

Jun 2, 2025

Legislature

Rereferred to Business and Labor Committee

May 19, 2025

Legislature

Referred to Revenue Committee