One Hundred Ninth Legislature - First Session - 2025 Introducer€s Statement of Intent LB147 € Chairperson: Senator Brian Hardin Committee: Health and Human Services Date of Hearing: March 12, 2025 € The following constitutes the reasons for this bill and the purposes which are sought to be accomplished thereby: LB 147 removes the mandate that requires the addition of fluoride to water supplies. Any public or private entity that provides a water supply for human consumption may add fluoride in the amount and manner prescribed by the rules and regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services. € Principal Introducer:________________________________ Senator Ben Hansen - 1 -