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2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-439 - Surcharges; separate fund; use.

86-439.
Surcharges; separate fund; use.
Funds collected by a governing body from the imposition of a service surcharge shall be credited to a separate fund apart from the general revenue of the governing body and shall be used solely to pay for costs for 911 service. Any money remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year shall remain in the fund for payments during any succeeding year, except that if 911 service is discontinued, money remaining in the fund after payment of all costs related to 911 service have been made shall be transferred to the general fund of the public safety agency or proportionately to the general fund of each participating public safety agency.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 13;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1007;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 240.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-440 - Governing body; agreements authorized.

86-440.
Governing body; agreements authorized.
Any governing body authorized to impose a service surcharge may enter into an agreement directly with a service supplier of 911 service or may contract and cooperate with any public safety agency, with other states or their political subdivisions, or with any association or corporation for the administration of 911 service as provided by law.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 14;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1008;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 241.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-441 - 911 service; immunity from liability.

86-441.
911 service; immunity from liability.
The 911 service described in the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act is within the governmental powers and authorities of a governing body or public safety agency. In contracting for such 911 service and in providing such 911 service, except for failure to use reasonable care or for intentional acts, each governing body, public safety agency, and service supplier and their employees and agents shall be immune from liability or the payment for any damages in the performance of installing, maintaining, or providing 911 service.
Source
Laws 1990, LB 240, § 15;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1009;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 242.
Annotations
This section does not waive sovereign immunity for claims alleging negligence against any provider of 911 emergency dispatch services. Edwards v. Douglas County, 308 Neb. 259, 953 N.W.2d 744 (2021).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-441.01 - Federal or other funds; Public Service Commission; powers; immunity.

86-441.01.
Federal or other funds; Public Service Commission; powers; immunity.
The Public Service Commission may apply for or assist any political subdivision in applying for any federal or other funds available for 911 service or E-911 service and may distribute federal funds consistent with federal law and other funds consistent with the directives, purposes, or conditions of such other funds. Except for intentional acts, the commission shall be immune from liability or the payment of damages in assisting any political subdivision in applying for any such federal funds.
Source
Laws 2005, LB 516, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-442 - Act, how cited.

86-442.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-442 to 86-470 shall be known and may be cited as the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 243;
Laws 2003, LB 187, § 29;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 3;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 16;
Laws 2013, LB595, § 1;
Laws 2018, LB993, § 1.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-443 - Definitions, where found.

86-443.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act, the definitions found in sections 86-444 to 86-456.01 apply.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 1;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2201;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 244;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 4;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 17;
Laws 2013, LB595, § 2.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-445 - Automatic number identification, defined.

86-445.
Automatic number identification, defined.
Automatic number identification means a feature by which a person calling a public safety answering point has his or her ten-digit telephone number simultaneously forwarded to the public safety answering point and to the public safety answering point's display and transfer units.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 246.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-448 - Enhanced wireless 911 service, defined.

86-448.
Enhanced wireless 911 service, defined.
Enhanced wireless 911 service means a telephone exchange communications service by which wireless carriers can provide automatic number identification, pseudo-automatic number identification, and wireless automatic location identification information to a public safety answering point which has the capability of providing selective routing, selective transfer, fixed transfer, automatic number identification, and wireless automatic location identification.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 249.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-450.01 - Next-generation 911, defined.

86-450.01.
Next-generation 911, defined.
Next-generation 911 means an Internet-protocol-based system comprised of managed emergency services Internet protocol networks, functional elements, and databases that replicate traditional E-911 service or enhanced 911 wireless service features and functions and that provide additional capabilities.
Source
Laws 2013, LB595, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-450.03 - Primary place of use, defined.

86-450.03.
Primary place of use, defined.
Primary place of use means the street address representative of where the use of wireless service primarily occurs. The place of primary use shall be the residential street address or the primary business street address of the user of the wireless service and shall be within the service area of the home service provider.
Source
Laws 2007, LB661, § 20;
Laws 2012, LB1091, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-451 - Pseudo-automatic number identification, defined.

86-451.
Pseudo-automatic number identification, defined.
Pseudo-automatic number identification means a feature by which automatic number identification is provided to a public safety answering point of the ten-digit telephone number of the specific cell site or cell site sector from which a wireless call originated.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 252.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-455 - Wireless automatic location identification, defined.

86-455.
Wireless automatic location identification, defined.
Wireless automatic location identification means a feature by which information is provided to a public safety answering point identifying the location, including the latitude and longitude within the parameters established by the Federal Communications Commission, of a wireless unit originating a call to a public safety answering point.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 256.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-456 - Wireless carrier, defined.

86-456.
Wireless carrier, defined.
Wireless carrier means (1) any carrier of mobile service as referenced in 47 U.S.C. 153(27), as such section existed on January 1, 2007, (2) any carrier of commercial mobile service as referenced in 47 U.S.C. 332(d)(1), as such section existed on January 1, 2007, (3) any carrier of commercial mobile radio service as referenced in 47 C.F.R. 20.9, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2007, or (4) any cellular radiotelephone service, licensees of a personal communications service, and specialized mobile radio services as referenced in 47 C.F.R. 20.9, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2007.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 257;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 7;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 21.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-456.01 - Wireless service, defined.

86-456.01.
Wireless service, defined.
Wireless service means: (1) Any mobile service as defined in 47 U.S.C. 153 and 47 C.F.R. 27.4, as such section and regulation existed on January 1, 2007; (2) any commercial mobile service as defined in 47 U.S.C. 332(d), as such section existed on January 1, 2007; or (3) any commercial mobile radio service as referenced in 47 C.F.R. 20.9, as such regulation existed on January 1, 2007.
Source
Laws 2007, LB661, § 22.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-457 - Surcharge; wireless carrier; duties; applicability of section.

86-457.
Surcharge; wireless carrier; duties; applicability of section.
(1) Each wireless carrier shall collect:
(a) A surcharge of up to seventy cents, except as provided in subdivision (1)(b) of this subsection, on all active telephone numbers or functional equivalents every month from users of wireless service and shall remit the surcharge in accordance with section 86-459; or
(b) A surcharge of up to fifty cents on all active telephone numbers or functional equivalents every month from users of wireless service whose primary place of use is in a county containing a city of the metropolitan class and shall remit the surcharge in accordance with section 86-459.
The wireless carrier is not liable for any surcharge not paid by a customer.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the wireless carrier shall add the surcharge to each user's billing statement. The surcharge shall appear as a separate line-item charge on the user's billing statement and shall be labeled as "Enhanced Wireless 911 Surcharge" or a reasonable abbreviation of such phrase.
(3) If a wireless carrier, except as otherwise provided in this section, resells its service through other entities, each reseller shall collect the surcharge from its customers and shall remit the surcharge in accordance with section 86-459.
(4) The surcharges authorized by this section shall not apply to prepaid wireless telecommunications service as defined in section 86-902.
(5) This section shall not apply to users who have no 911 service.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 2;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2202;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 258;
Laws 2003, LB 187, § 31;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 8;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 23;
Laws 2012, LB1091, § 8.
Annotations
Subsections (1) through (3) of this section exclusively apply to postpaid wireless services, while subsections (4) through (6) apply to prepaid wireless services. TracFone Wireless v. Nebraska Pub. Serv. Comm., 279 Neb. 426, 778 N.W.2d 452 (2010).
The plain language of subsection (5) of this section permits the Public Service Commission to require compliance with the surcharges and methods for collection and remittance that it establishes. TracFone Wireless v. Nebraska Pub. Serv. Comm., 279 Neb. 426, 778 N.W.2d 452 (2010).
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-458 - Public hearing; commission; duties.

86-458.
Public hearing; commission; duties.
The commission shall hold a public hearing annually to determine the amount of revenue necessary to carry out the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act and the 911 Service System Act. After the hearing, the commission shall determine the amount of money to be deposited in the 911 Service System Fund for the following year and shall set the surcharge subject to the limitation in section 86-457.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 3;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2203;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 259;
Laws 2016, LB938, § 32;
Laws 2018, LB993, § 2.
Cross References
911 Service System Act, see section 86-1001.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-459 - Wireless carrier; duties; administrative fine.

86-459.
Wireless carrier; duties; administrative fine.
(1) Each wireless carrier shall remit monthly to the commission the amounts collected pursuant to section 86-457 together with any forms required by the commission no later than sixty days after the last day of the month. The commission shall remit the funds to the State Treasurer for credit to the 911 Service System Fund.
(2) As the commission may require, each wireless carrier, except a wireless carrier whose users have no 911 service, shall report to the commission on a quarterly basis for each county in a manner prescribed by the commission the following information: (a) The number of telephone numbers or functional equivalents served; (b) the number of telephone numbers or functional equivalents from which it has collected surcharge revenue; (c) the number of wireless towers by county; and (d) the current implementation status of enhanced wireless 911 service in each county served by that wireless carrier.
(3) The wireless carrier shall maintain all records required by this section, records of the amounts collected pursuant to section 86-457, and remittance records for a period of five years after the date of remittance to the fund. The commission may require an audit of any wireless carrier's books and records concerning the collection and remittance of any amounts collected pursuant to the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act. The costs of any audit required by the commission shall, at the commission's discretion, be paid by the audited wireless carrier. A wireless carrier shall not be required to pay for more than one remittance audit or more than one collection audit per year, unless the commission orders subsequent audits for good cause.
(4) Each wireless carrier shall comply with all commission rules and regulations regarding enhanced wireless 911 service.
(5) Each wireless carrier shall comply with this section regardless of whether the wireless carrier receives reimbursement from the fund. Wireless carriers failing to comply with this section may be administratively fined by the commission pursuant to section 75-156.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 4;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2204;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 260;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 9;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 24;
Laws 2008, LB755, § 9;
Laws 2018, LB993, § 3.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-460 - Public safety answering point; report.

86-460.
Public safety answering point; report.
(1) Each public safety answering point shall report to the commission annually (a) the name and location of the public safety answering point and (b) whether wireless 911 service or enhanced wireless 911 service is provided at that public safety answering point.
(2) The commission shall compile and place the information required in this section into its annual telecommunications report to the Legislature.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 5;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2205;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 261.
Cross References
Annual report to Legislature, see section 86-163.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-461 - Enhanced Wireless 911 Advisory Board; created; members; expenses.

86-461.
Enhanced Wireless 911 Advisory Board; created; members; expenses.
(1) The Enhanced Wireless 911 Advisory Board is created to advise the commission concerning the implementation, development, administration, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of enhanced wireless 911 service. The advisory board shall be composed of nine individuals appointed by the Governor, including:
(a) One sheriff;
(b) Two county officials or employees;
(c) Two municipal officials or employees;
(d) One representative from the state's wireless telecommunications industry;
(e) One manager of a public safety answering point not employed by a sheriff;
(f) One representative of the state's local exchange telecommunications service industry; and
(g) One member of the public.
(2) The advisory board shall also include two ex officio members:
(a) One commissioner from the Public Service Commission or his or her designee; and
(b) The Chief Information Officer or his or her designee.
(3) Members of the board as described in subdivisions (1)(a) through (1)(g) of this section shall be appointed for a term of three years. Each succeeding member of the board shall be appointed for a term of three years. The board shall meet as often as necessary to carry out its duties. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for expenses as provided in sections 81-1174 to 81-1177.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 6;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2206;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 262;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 14;
Laws 2007, LB661, § 25;
Laws 2020, LB381, § 141.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-462 - Advisory board; duties.

86-462.
Advisory board; duties.
(1) The advisory board shall make recommendations to the commission regarding the implementation of the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act, including:
(a) The allocation of funds from the 911 Service System Fund as specified in section 86-465;
(b) Rules and regulations necessary to carry out the act;
(c) Any adjustments in the surcharge amount to recommend to the Legislature; and
(d) The resolution of any disputes between public safety answering points and wireless carriers.
(2) The commission may approve and implement any recommendations of the advisory board.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 7;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2207;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 263;
Laws 2018, LB993, § 4.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-464 - Service agreement; authorized.

86-464.
Service agreement; authorized.
A public safety answering point may enter into a service agreement with one or more wireless carriers. The commission shall determine the most efficient method for providing enhanced wireless 911 service.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 9;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2209;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 265.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-466 - Compensation for costs.

86-466.
Compensation for costs.
(1) A public safety answering point and wireless carrier may be compensated for costs determined by the commission to be eligible for funding. The level of funding available to each public safety answering point and wireless carrier for eligible cost compensation may be limited based upon the mechanism established by the commission pursuant to section 86-465. The commission is not required to provide compensation for costs to more than one public safety answering point in any county. A public safety answering point or wireless carrier may apply for disbursement from the 911 Service System Fund by submitting a written application to the commission. The commission shall receive and review applications, including supporting documentation. The commission shall notify each applicant as to the commission's approval or disapproval of the application.
(2) Each entity that receives disbursements from the 911 Service System Fund shall make a full accounting of the money in a manner and form prescribed by the commission.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 11;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2211;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 267;
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 12;
Laws 2018, LB993, § 6.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-466.01 - County without enhanced wireless 911 service; commission; powers.

86-466.01.
County without enhanced wireless 911 service; commission; powers.
If any county does not have enhanced wireless 911 service, the commission may designate a public safety answering point that has enhanced wireless 911 service to receive wireless 911 service calls and directly dispatch or relay calls to the appropriate emergency services provider until the county has implemented enhanced wireless 911 service.
Source
Laws 2006, LB 1222, § 13.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-467 - Confidential information.

86-467.
Confidential information.
Information provided by wireless carriers to the advisory board or the commission pursuant to the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act may be treated as records which may be withheld from the public upon request of the party submitting such records if the information qualifies under subdivision (3) of section 84-712.05.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 12;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2212;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 268.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-468 - Immunity.

86-468.
Immunity.
The commission, governing bodies, and public safety agencies may provide enhanced wireless 911 service. In contracting for and providing such service, except for failure to use reasonable care or for intentional acts, the commission, each governing body, each public safety agency, each wireless carrier, and their employees and agents shall be immune from liability or the payment of damages in the performance of installing, maintaining, or providing enhanced wireless 911 service.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 13;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2213;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 269.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-469 - Rules and regulations.

86-469.
Rules and regulations.
The commission, in consultation with the advisory board, shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry out the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act.
Source
Laws 2001, LB 585, § 14;
R.S.Supp.,2001, § 86-2214;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 270.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-470 - Civil penalty.

86-470.
Civil penalty.
The commission may assess a civil penalty pursuant to section 75-156 for each violation of any provision of the Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act or any rule, regulation, or order of the commission issued under authority delegated to the commission pursuant to the act.
Source
Laws 2003, LB 187, § 30.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-501 - Act, how cited.

86-501.
Act, how cited.
Sections 86-501 to 86-530 shall be known and may be cited as the Information Technology Infrastructure Act.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 1190, § 1;
Laws 2000, LB 1349, § 3;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 81-1190;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 271;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 1;
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 37.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-502 - Definitions, where found.

86-502.
Definitions, where found.
For purposes of the Information Technology Infrastructure Act, the definitions found in sections 86-503 to 86-511 apply.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 1190, § 2;
Laws 2000, LB 1349, § 4;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 81-1191;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 272.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-503 - Commission, defined.

86-503.
Commission, defined.
Commission means the Nebraska Information Technology Commission.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 4;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1504;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 273.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-505 - Enterprise, defined.

86-505.
Enterprise, defined.
Enterprise means one or more departments, offices, boards, bureaus, commissions, or institutions of the state for which money is to be appropriated for communications or data processing services, equipment, or facilities, including all executive, legislative, and judicial departments, the Nebraska state colleges, the University of Nebraska, and all other state institutions and entities.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 275;
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 38.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-506 - Enterprise project, defined.

86-506.
Enterprise project, defined.
Enterprise project means an endeavor undertaken by an enterprise over a fixed period of time using information technology, which would have a significant effect on a core business function or which affects multiple government programs, agencies, or institutions. Enterprise project includes all aspects of planning, design, implementation, project management, and training relating to the endeavor.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 276;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 2;
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 39.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-508 - Information technology clearinghouse, defined.

86-508.
Information technology clearinghouse, defined.
Information technology clearinghouse means a service to provide convenient access for the commission and general public to information about best technology practices, referrals for technical assistance, and other information related to the Information Technology Infrastructure Act.
Source
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 278.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-512 - Legislative intent.

86-512.
Legislative intent.
Nebraskans, and others throughout the world, have become part of the information age, in which information is a primary element of economic, social, and cultural growth. The ability to move information quickly and accurately through electronic means is critical to the success of education, business, agriculture, health care, government, libraries, communities, and other areas of interest in a global society. A statewide vision and strategy is needed to ensure coordinated development of the telecommunications infrastructure necessary for Nebraska to keep pace worldwide and collaboration among entities within the state and with other states.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 1;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1501;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 282.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-513 - Legislative findings and intent.

86-513.
Legislative findings and intent.
(1) The Legislature finds that appropriations for information technology continue to increase. Advances in information technology have the potential to improve government efficiency, broaden educational opportunities, and enhance services to Nebraska communities and citizens. To assure the most cost-effective use of state appropriations:
(a) Responsibility should be assigned for developing a statewide vision and strategic plan to guide investments in information technology;
(b) Organizational and technical support for technology budget decisions should be improved and integrated;
(c) A clearinghouse should be formed for technical support and best practices information; and
(d) Responsibility should be assigned to an office within state government for improving the planning, budgeting, and management of state government's information resources.
(2) It is the intent of the State of Nebraska to support the development of a unified statewide telecommunications infrastructure. The statewide telecommunications infrastructure will be scalable, reliable, and efficient. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the provisions of sections 86-512 to 86-524 serve to coordinate the state's investments in information technology in an efficient and expeditious manner. The provisions are not intended to impede the rapid deployment of appropriate technology or establish cumbersome regulations or bureaucracy.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 2;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1502;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 283.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-514 - University of Nebraska; Legislature; exemptions.

86-514.
University of Nebraska; Legislature; exemptions.
(1) The Legislature finds that the University of Nebraska, as the state's only public university, has unique needs and requirements in the area of information technology relating to the university's academic research mission. Accordingly, the Legislature intends that sections 86-512 to 86-524 shall not limit the authority of the Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska to make decisions about policies, purchases, and uses of information technology related to its academic research mission. For purposes of this section, academic research mission means those specific activities or programs of the university which are undertaken as a part of sponsored or grant-supported activities, organized research projects, or other similar activities intended to produce one or more research outcomes and conducted by employees of the university or other entities, including, but not limited to, research divisions, bureaus, institutes, and experimental stations. Academic research mission does not include the administrative activities of the university, instruction of students, or services provided by the university to communities when not conducted in the context of research outcomes.
(2) The Legislature finds that, as a separate branch of government, the Legislature must perform its functions independently of other branches. Accordingly, the Legislature shall not be limited by the provisions and requirements of sections 86-512 to 86-524. However the Legislature reserves the right to use the resources established by such sections.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 3;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1503;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 284.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-516 - Commission; duties.

86-516.
Commission; duties.
The commission shall:
(1) Annually by July 1, adopt policies and procedures used to develop, review, and annually update a statewide technology plan;
(2) Create an information technology clearinghouse to identify and share best practices and new developments, as well as identify existing problems and deficiencies;
(3) Review and adopt policies to provide incentives for investments in information technology infrastructure services;
(4) Determine a broad strategy and objectives for developing and sustaining information technology development in Nebraska, including long-range funding strategies, research and development investment, support and maintenance requirements, and system usage and assessment guidelines;
(5) Adopt guidelines regarding project planning and management and administrative and technical review procedures involving state-owned or state-supported technology and infrastructure. Governmental entities, state agencies, and noneducation political subdivisions shall submit all projects which use any combination of general funds, federal funds, or cash funds for information technology purposes to the process established by sections 86-512 to 86-524. The commission may adopt policies that establish the format and minimum requirements for project submissions. The commission may monitor the progress of any such project and may require progress reports;
(6) Adopt minimum technical standards, guidelines, and architectures upon recommendation by the technical panel. Such standards and guidelines shall not unnecessarily restrict the use of new technologies or prevent commercial competition, including competition with Network Nebraska;
(7) Establish ad hoc technical advisory groups to study and make recommendations on specific topics, including workgroups to establish, coordinate, and prioritize needs for education, local communities, intergovernmental data communications, and state agencies;
(8) By November 15 of each even-numbered year, make recommendations on technology investments to the Governor and the Legislature, including a prioritized list of projects, reviewed by the technical panel pursuant to section 86-521. The recommendations submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically;
(9) Approve grants from the Community Technology Fund and Government Technology Collaboration Fund;
(10) Adopt schedules and procedures for reporting needs, priorities, and recommended projects;
(11) Assist the Chief Information Officer in developing and maintaining Network Nebraska pursuant to section 86-5,100; and
(12) Determine the format that state agencies, boards, and commissions shall use to report their information technology plans under section 86-524.01. The commission shall include an analysis of such plans in the statewide technology plan.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 6;
Laws 1999, LB 446, § 12;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1506;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 286;
Laws 2005, LB 343, § 9;
Laws 2006, LB 1208, § 28;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 3;
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 40;
Laws 2012, LB782, § 244.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-517 - Commission; implementation goals.

86-517.
Commission; implementation goals.
The commission shall implement sections 86-512 to 86-524 in accordance with the policy objectives described in sections 86-512, 86-513, and 86-516 and with the following goals:
(1) Expanding access to lifelong educational and training opportunities so that Nebraska's citizens and work force can function in the emerging information society;
(2) Stimulating and supporting information-based economic development that improves economic opportunity; and
(3) Expanding citizen access to government information.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 7;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1507;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 287.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-518 - Progress report.

86-518.
Progress report.
By November 15 of each even-numbered year, the Nebraska Information Technology Commission shall submit a progress report to the Governor and Legislature. The report submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 8;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1508;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 288;
Laws 2012, LB782, § 245.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-519 - Office of Chief Information Officer; created.

86-519.
Office of Chief Information Officer; created.
The office of Chief Information Officer is created. The Chief Information Officer shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor with the approval of a majority of the Legislature. For administrative and budgetary purposes, the office of Chief Information Officer shall be located in the Department of Administrative Services which shall provide necessary support services for the office. All administrative and budgetary decisions for the office shall be made by the Chief Information Officer.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 9;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1509;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 289;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 15.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-520 - Chief Information Officer; duties.

86-520.
Chief Information Officer; duties.
The Chief Information Officer shall:
(1) Maintain, in cooperation with the Department of Administrative Services, an inventory of noneducation state government technology assets, including hardware, applications, and databases;
(2) Recommend policies and guidelines for acceptable and cost-effective use of information technology in noneducation state government;
(3) Advise the Governor and Legislature on policy issues affecting noneducation state government related to information technology;
(4) Coordinate efforts among other noneducation state government technology agencies and coordinating bodies;
(5) Implement a strategic, tactical, and project planning process for noneducation state government information technology that is linked to the budget process;
(6) Assist the budget division of the Department of Administrative Services and Legislative Fiscal Analyst in evaluating technology-related budget requests;
(7) Work with each governmental department and noneducation state agency to evaluate and act upon opportunities to more efficiently and effectively deliver government services through the use of information technology;
(8) Recommend to the Governor and Legislature methods for improving the organization and management of data by noneducation agencies to achieve the goals of making information sharable and reusable, eliminating redundancy of data and programs, improving the quality and usefulness of data, and improving access to data, and implement such recommendations as the Governor or Legislature may direct;
(9) Monitor the status of major noneducation state government technology projects;
(10) Establish and maintain Network Nebraska pursuant to section 86-5,100;
(11) Apply in aggregate for reimbursements from the federal Universal Service Fund pursuant to section 254 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. 254, as such section existed on January 1, 2006, on behalf of school districts requesting to be included in such aggregated application;
(12) Administer such funds as may be appropriated to the Chief Information Officer by the Legislature;
(13) Monitor the status of information technology projects that are enterprise projects;
(14) Collect information from state agencies, boards, and commissions as provided in section 86-524.01; and
(15) Complete other tasks as assigned by the Governor.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 10;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1510;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 290;
Laws 2006, LB 1208, § 29;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 4;
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 41.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-520.01 - Information technology purchases; standards; use of Network Nebraska; notice required; when.

86-520.01.
Information technology purchases; standards; use of Network Nebraska; notice required; when.
Information technology purchases made with state funds or local tax receipts by education-related political subdivisions shall meet or exceed any applicable technical standards established by the commission. The Chief Information Officer may bid for such equipment and allow education-related political subdivisions to participate in leasing or purchasing contracts. An education-related political subdivision shall provide notice in writing, if required by guidelines established by the University of Nebraska and the Chief Information Officer for participation in Network Nebraska, to the distance education director of the Educational Service Unit Coordinating Council, the University of Nebraska, and the Chief Information Officer prior to the use of any new or additional equipment that will impact the use of Network Nebraska by such education-related political subdivision or other education-related political subdivisions.
Source
Laws 2010, LB1071, § 42.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-521 - Technical panel; created; duties.

86-521.
Technical panel; created; duties.
(1) A technical panel is created. The technical panel shall be comprised of one representative from the Nebraska Educational Telecommunications Commission, one representative from the office of Chief Information Officer, one representative from the University of Nebraska Computing Services Network, and such other members as specified by the Nebraska Information Technology Commission.
(2) The technical panel shall review any technology project presented to the Nebraska Information Technology Commission including any recommendations by working groups established under sections 86-512 to 86-524. Upon the conclusion of the review of a technology project or request for additional funding, the technical panel shall provide its analysis to the commission. The technical panel may recommend technical standards and guidelines to be considered for adoption by the commission.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 11;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1511;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 291;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 16;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 5.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-522 - Community Technology Fund; created; use; investment.

86-522.
Community Technology Fund; created; use; investment.
The Community Technology Fund is created. The fund shall be granted to public entities or for the public entity's share of public-private partnerships by the commission. The fund shall be used to provide incentives for collaborative community and regional approaches toward more effective and efficient use of technology to meet the needs of citizens, political subdivisions, and other entities as determined by the commission. Expenditures from the fund shall be approved by the commission only after review by the technical panel. The fund shall be administered by the office of Chief Information Officer. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 12;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1512;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 292;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 17.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-523 - Government Technology Collaboration Fund; created; use; investment.

86-523.
Government Technology Collaboration Fund; created; use; investment.
The Government Technology Collaboration Fund is created. The fund shall be granted by the commission. The fund shall be used to provide incentives for collaborative technology projects and programs by state agencies, boards, and commissions and to assist in meeting the technology needs of small agencies as determined by the commission. Expenditures from the fund shall be approved by the commission only after review by the technical panel. The fund shall be administered by the office of Chief Information Officer. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 13;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1513;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 293;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 18.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-524 - Legislative review.

86-524.
Legislative review.
(1) The Appropriations Committee and the Transportation Committee of the Legislature shall jointly review sections 86-512 to 86-524 before January 1, 2001, and every two years thereafter. The Executive Board of the Legislative Council shall designate staff with appropriate technical experience to provide the staff support for the review. The committees shall establish criteria to be used for the review in accordance with the following policy objectives. It shall be the policy of the state to:
(a) Use information technology in education, communities, including health care and economic development, and every level of government service to improve economic opportunities and quality of life for all Nebraskans regardless of location or income;
(b) Stimulate the demand to encourage and enable long-term infrastructure innovation and improvement; and
(c) Organize technology planning in new ways to aggregate demand, reduce costs, and create support networks; encourage collaboration between communities of interest; and encourage competition among technology and service providers.
(2) In the review, the committees shall determine the extent to which:
(a) The vision has been realized and short-term and long-term strategies have been articulated and employed;
(b) The statewide technology plan and other activities of the commission have improved coordination and assisted policymakers;
(c) An information technology clearinghouse has been established, maintained, and utilized of Nebraska's information technology infrastructure and of activities taking place in the state involving information technology, and the information flow between and among individuals and organizations has been facilitated as a result of the information technology clearinghouse;
(d) Policies, standards, guidelines, and architectures have been developed and observed;
(e) Recommendations made by the commission to the Governor and Legislature have assisted policy and funding decisions;
(f) Input and involvement of all interested parties has been encouraged and facilitated; and
(g) Long-term infrastructure innovation, improvement, and coordination has been planned for, facilitated, and achieved with minimal barriers and impediments.
Source
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 14;
R.S.1943, (1999), § 86-1514;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 294.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-524.01 - Information technology plan; report required.

86-524.01.
Information technology plan; report required.
On or before September 15 of each even-numbered year, all state agencies, boards, and commissions shall report to the Chief Information Officer, in a format determined by the commission, an information technology plan that includes an accounting of all technology assets, including planned acquisitions and upgrades.
Source
Laws 2008, LB823, § 6.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-525 - Enterprise project; legislative findings.

86-525.
Enterprise project; legislative findings.
In addition to the findings in section 86-513, the Legislature also finds that:
(1) The effective, efficient, and cost-effective operation of state government requires that information be considered and managed as a strategic resource;
(2) Information technologies present numerous opportunities to more effectively manage the information necessary for state government operations;
(3) Information technologies are changing and advancing at a very rapid rate, increasing the computing power available to individual users;
(4) The commission should have the responsibility to establish goals, guidelines, and priorities for information technology infrastructure; and
(5) Periodic investments in the information technology infrastructure are required to develop and maintain the foundation for the effective use of information technologies throughout state government.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 1190, § 3;
Laws 2000, LB 1349, § 5;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 81-1192;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 295.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-526 - Enterprise project; designation.

86-526.
Enterprise project; designation.
The commission shall determine which proposed information technology projects are enterprise projects. The commission shall create policies and procedures for the designation of such projects. The commission shall evaluate designated enterprise project plans as authorized in section 86-528.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 1190, § 5;
Laws 2000, LB 1349, § 6;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 81-1194;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 296;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 7.
2023 Nebraska Revised Statutes › Chapter 86 - Telecommunications and Technology › 86-527 - Information Technology Infrastructure Fund; created; use; investment.

86-527.
Information Technology Infrastructure Fund; created; use; investment.
The Information Technology Infrastructure Fund is hereby created. The fund shall contain gifts, grants, and such other money as is appropriated or transferred by the Legislature. The fund shall be used to attain the goals and priorities identified in the statewide technology plan. The fund shall be administered by the office of Chief Information Officer. Expenditures shall be made from the fund to finance the operations of the Information Technology Infrastructure Act in accordance with the appropriations made by the Legislature. Transfers from the fund to the General Fund may be made at the direction of the Legislature. Any money in the Information Technology Infrastructure Fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.
Source
Laws 1996, LB 1190, § 6;
Laws 1998, LB 924, § 42;
Laws 2000, LB 1349, § 7;
R.S.Supp.,2000, § 81-1195;
Laws 2002, LB 1105, § 297;
Laws 2002, Second Spec. Sess., LB 1, § 10;
Laws 2003, LB 408, § 7;
Laws 2006, LB 921, § 19;
Laws 2008, LB823, § 8;
Laws 2021, LB509, § 23.
Cross References
Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.
Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.