State boards and commissions modified, eliminated

Lawmakers passed a bill May 28 that modifies or eliminates more than three dozen state-established entities.

LB346, introduced by La Vista Sen. John Arch at the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, modifies or eliminates 40 boards, commissions, committees and councils.

Among the entities eliminated under the measure are the:
• Nebraska Aquaculture Board;
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee;
• Climate Assessment Response Committee;
• Nebraska Child Abuse Prevention Fund Board;
• Children’s Behavioral Health Task Force;
• Natural Gas Fuel Board; and
• Women’s Health Initiative Advisory Council.

Senators passed LB346 on a 49-0 vote.