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LR 155

Interim study to examine the reports the Department of Correctional Services is required to submit to the Legislature

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Wendy DeBoer

Judiciary Committee will conduct an interim study of all DCS reports to the Legislature, evaluate usefulness and duplication, and recommend changes, then report findings.

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Bill Summary · LR 155

Summary: LR 155 — Interim study to examine the reports the Department of Correctional Services is required to submit to the Legislature

Overview

LR 155 is a legislative resolution introduced in the Nebraska Legislature during the 109th Legislature, First Session. It proposes an interim study to review the reports that the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is statutorily required to submit to the Legislature.

Purpose and Intent

  • To analyze and evaluate the current set of reports the DCS must provide to the Legislature or to specific legislative committees.
  • To assess the utility, effectiveness, and potential duplicative nature of these reports.
  • To determine whether modifications to reporting requirements are appropriate and, if so, to recommend legislation to implement those changes.

Key Provisions

  • Designation of the Judiciary Committee to conduct the interim study.
  • The study shall examine all statutorily required DCS reports submitted to the Legislature or to specific committees.
  • The study will judge current utility and effectiveness, identify duplications, and recommend any legislative changes to reporting requirements, as appropriate.
  • Upon conclusion, the committee must prepare a report detailing findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Affected Entities

  • Department of Correctional Services (DCS): subject of the reporting requirements being reviewed.
  • Nebraska Legislature and its committees (notably those receiving DCS reports).
  • The Judiciary Committee, as the designated interim study committee.
  • Potentially other state agencies or entities involved in statutory reporting requirements to the Legislature.

Timeline and Procedural Details

  • Introduced: May 9, 2025.
  • Legislative actions: Referred to Executive Board (May 9, 2025), then referred to the Judiciary Committee (May 19, 2025).
  • Outcome: The Judiciary Committee will conduct the interim study and, at its conclusion, report findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature.

Sponsors

  • Primary: Senator DeBoer
  • Co-sponsor: Senator Bosn

Potential Impact

  • Aims to streamline or clarify the reporting obligations of the DCS to reduce duplication, improve relevance, and enhance legislative oversight.
  • Could lead to future legislation modifying or consolidating reporting requirements, if the study finds inefficiencies or redundancies.
  • Ensures a structured, evidence-based review of how the Legislature receives information from the DCS, with a formal reporting step after the study.

If you’d like, I can provide a brief comparison to similar interim studies or draft potential questions the Judiciary Committee might consider during the study.

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

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