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LR 148

Interim study to examine issues under the jurisdiction of the Urban Affairs Committee

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Designates an Urban Affairs Committee interim study to review emergent issues within its scope and report findings and recommendations to the Legislature.

Notice of hearing for September 12, 2025
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Bill Summary · LR 148

LR 148 – Interim study to examine issues under the Urban Affairs Committee

A Nebraska Legislative Resolution (LR 148) introduced in the 109th Legislature, First Session, proposes an interim study by the Urban Affairs Committee to review any issues within its jurisdiction that arise during the interim.

Purpose

  • To designate an interim study of issues within the jurisdiction of the Urban Affairs Committee that may emerge between legislative sessions.
  • To provide findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after the study is completed.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The Urban Affairs Committee is designated to conduct the interim study.
  • Reporting: Upon conclusion of the study, the committee shall prepare and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Scope and Focus

  • The resolution authorizes a broad interim review of any issues falling under the committee’s jurisdiction that may arise during the interim period. Specific topics are not fixed in the text; the committee will determine the scope as part of the study.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 7, 2025.
  • Initial referrals: Referred to the Executive Board on May 7, 2025; subsequently referred to the Urban Affairs Committee on May 19, 2025.
  • Hearing notice: A notice of hearing is scheduled for September 12, 2025.
  • Reporting: The committee is required to report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature after completing the study.
  • Status: The bill is a resolution, not a statute, and does not authorize new law but directs oversight and study.

Sponsors

  • Introduced by the Urban Affairs Committee: McKinney (Chair), Andersen, Cavanaugh, Clouse, Quick, Rountree, Sorrentino, and others listed as sponsors.

Potential Impact

  • Provides a structured process for the Legislature to examine emergent urban affairs issues in a collaborative, information-gathering manner.
  • The eventual report can inform future legislative action, oversight, or policy considerations related to urban development, housing, municipal governance, zoning, and related topics, depending on what issues the committee identifies during the interim.
  • No immediate fiscal or regulatory changes occur from the resolution itself; impact emerges through the committee’s findings and any subsequent legislative actions.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Monitor the September 12, 2025 hearing for more details on the study scope and process.
  • Review the committee’s interim-study report once issued for actionable recommendations or policy considerations.

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

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