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LB 1048

Change and eliminate reporting requirements involving certain government agencies and preparation of the state executive budget, require the provision of copies of certain contracts to the Auditor of Public Accounts, and eliminate the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by John Arch

Nebraska bill eliminates agency reporting requirements and abolishes small business council, employee suggestion system, and suggestion award board.

Presented to Governor on April 10, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1048

Legislative bill overview

LB 1048 eliminates various reporting requirements for Nebraska state agencies, streamlines the state executive budget preparation process, and abolishes three entities: the Small Business Advisory Council, the Suggestion Award Board, and the state employee suggestion system. The bill aims to reduce administrative burden and consolidate government functions.

Why is this important

Streamlining reporting requirements can reduce bureaucratic costs and improve efficiency, but it may also reduce transparency and accountability mechanisms that allow oversight of government operations. The elimination of the employee suggestion system removes a formal mechanism for workers to contribute ideas that could improve state operations and cut costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Transparency concerns: Eliminating reporting requirements could reduce public and legislative oversight of agency activities and spending
  • Employee engagement impact: Removing the suggestion system eliminates a low-cost channel for employee input on efficiency improvements and operational issues
  • Small business representation: Abolishing the Small Business Advisory Council removes a formal voice for small businesses in state policy discussions

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

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