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NE LB660

Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings


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Introduced
01/22/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
04/23/2025
Passed
05/14/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/21/2025

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 72-803, 73-307, 81-1108.15, 81-1701, 82-317, 82-318, 82-319, 82-321, 84-906.02, 84-911, and 84-920, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 73-101, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act; to require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory as prescribed; to change provisions relating to planning, building, construction, and procurement for state buildings; to define and redefine terms; to change provisions related to the acquisition of works of art for state buildings; to change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.

AI Summary

This bill introduces two key legislative acts: the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, while also making several administrative and procedural changes. The State Building Construction Alternatives Act provides state agencies with alternative methods for contracting building construction projects, introducing design-build and construction manager-general contractor contract options for projects over $30 million. These new contracting methods allow more flexibility in project design, scheduling, and procurement, with specific guidelines for selecting contractors based on qualifications, performance criteria, and best value considerations. The Secure Drone Purchasing Act aims to protect state cybersecurity by establishing strict requirements for drone purchases, mandating that state agencies can only acquire drones from a pre-approved list that meets rigorous security standards, such as data encryption, network security, and compliance with federal cybersecurity frameworks. Additionally, the bill requires state agencies to submit a comprehensive federal funding inventory every two years, detailing federal fund expenditures, obligations, and potential future funding changes. The legislation also introduces a mandatory five-year review process for all state agency rules and regulations, requiring agencies to evaluate the effectiveness, cost-benefit, and necessity of existing regulations, with reports to be submitted to the Legislature for review. These provisions collectively aim to improve government procurement processes, enhance cybersecurity, and increase transparency and efficiency in state administrative operations.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025 (on 05/21/2025)

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