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LR 237

Interim study to examine the data collection and reporting structure for emergency medical services data

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Woody Wordekemper

LR 237 calls for an interim study to evaluate how EMS data is collected, reported, and used, including its impact on workload and policy usefulness.

Referred to Health and Human Services Committee
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Bill Summary · LR 237

LR 237 — Interim study to examine the data collection and reporting structure for emergency medical services data

Bill basics

  • Bill number: LR 237
  • Title: Interim study to examine the data collection and reporting structure for emergency medical services data
  • Status: Referred to Health and Human Services Committee (with prior referral to Executive Board)
  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Resolution (not a bill requiring appropriation or new law)
  • Primary sponsor: Wordekemper; other sponsors include Hardin, Lonowski, Storer

Purpose and intent

LR 237 proposes an interim study by the Legislature to evaluate how emergency medical services (EMS) data is collected, reported, and used. The goal is to determine whether the current data practices effectively support legislative decision-making and to assess the burden placed on EMS personnel by the data collection process.

Key provisions and scope of the study

The resolution directs the Health and Human Services Committee to conduct an interim study and to report its findings and recommendations. The study should address, at a minimum:
- What data is collected, who collects it, where the data is used, and when it is reported.
- Whether the data adequately informs lawmakers’ decisions.
- The burden the data collection process imposes on the EMS workforce.

Affected parties

  • Nebraska EMS providers and agencies (including responders and operations personnel who contribute data)
  • Data collectors and state agencies involved in EMS data management
  • Lawmakers and legislative staff responsible for EMS policy and budgeting

Procedural timeline and actions

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025
  • Referred to Executive Board: May 15, 2025
  • Referred to Health and Human Services Committee: May 19, 2025
  • Final step: Committee to produce a report detailing findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after completing the study

Potential impact and considerations

  • Could lead to reforms in EMS data governance, reporting timelines, and data usability for policymaking.
  • May identify opportunities to reduce reporting burden on EMS personnel or streamline data collection processes.
  • Results may influence future data infrastructure investments or legislative oversight of EMS programs.

Summary

LR 237 is a non-binding interim study resolution aimed at scrutinizing the EMS data ecosystem in Nebraska, with a focus on data content, collection responsibility, usage, reporting cadence, policy relevance, and workload impact on EMS staff. The Health and Human Services Committee will study these questions and deliver findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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