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LR 279

Interim study to examine the feasibility and potential benefits of establishing a new division within the Legislative Council that would perform the functions generally associated with a human resources department

109th Legislature (2025-2026)

The study evaluates whether establishing a separate HR division within the Legislative Council is feasible and beneficial for legislative operations.

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Bill Summary · LR 279

Summary of LR 279 (2025) — Interim Study on Establishing an HR Division within the Legislative Council

Overview

LR 279 is a Legislative Resolution introduced on May 30, 2025, in the One Hundred Ninth Legislature, First Session. The resolution proposes an interim study to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of creating a new division within the Legislative Council to perform functions typically handled by a human resources (HR) department. The Executive Board of the Legislative Council is designated to conduct the study, and a final report with findings and recommendations is to be filed with the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To determine whether establishing a separate HR division within the Legislative Council is feasible and advantageous.
  • To assess how such a division would fit within the current structure of legislative operations and HR-related duties.

Key Provisions and Study Scope

The resolution outlines four main study components:
1. Current Roles and Responsibilities: Examine what the existing divisions within the Legislature currently handle that are generally associated with HR functions.
2. Best Practices: Investigate HR practices from other states and governmental bodies, with particular attention to entities that maintain a distinct HR division within a legislature.
3. Duties and Scope: Identify potential duties, authority, and scope for a separate HR division aligned with legislative needs.
4. Procedures and Performance: Explore opportunities to improve HR-related procedures, including employee reviews and other routine HR duties.

In conducting the study, the Executive Board may consult with:
- Legislative Department staff
- Administrative and Services experts
- Legislative Fiscal Office (LFO)
- Other stakeholders and individuals with relevant expertise or knowledge

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Leadership/Authority: The Executive Board of the Legislative Council is empowered to conduct the interim study.
  • Reporting Requirement: Upon completion, the study committee must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
  • Status and Actions:
    • Introduced: May 30, 2025
    • Referred to Executive Board: May 30, 2025
    • Referred to Executive Board (additional action listed): June 2, 2025
  • Nature of Bill: This is a resolution authorizing an interim study, not a bill to enact new law or create a new department at this time.

Impact and Affected Parties

  • Affected Entities: Employees and operations of the Nebraska Legislature, including divisions handling HR-like functions, as well as stakeholders (e.g., LFO, policy groups, administrative and service experts).
  • Potential Outcomes: If the study finds feasibility and benefits, it could lead to recommendations for creating a separate HR division within the Legislative Council and related policy or procedural changes. Until then, no immediate structural change is mandated.

Next Steps

  • The Executive Board will conduct the interim study per the resolution.
  • A final report with findings and recommendations will be submitted to the Legislature for consideration.

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

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