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LB 1049

Require the Legislative Fiscal Analyst to prepare economic impact reports for regulatory actions

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Danielle Conrad and 1 co-sponsor

LB 1049 mandates Nebraska's Legislative Fiscal Analyst produce economic impact reports for state agency regulations to quantify business costs and economic effects.

Notice of hearing for February 12, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1049

Legislative bill overview

LB 1049 requires Nebraska's Legislative Fiscal Analyst to prepare economic impact reports for regulatory actions taken by state agencies. The bill mandates analysis of how new regulations affect businesses, employment, and the state economy before or concurrent with their implementation. This creates a formal review process to quantify regulatory costs and benefits.

Why is this important

Regulatory impact analysis can inform lawmakers and the public about unintended economic consequences of agency decisions. The requirement could slow regulatory implementation by adding an analytical step, potentially affecting how quickly agencies respond to public health, safety, or environmental issues. It also addresses the broader policy debate about regulatory burden on businesses versus protection of consumer and environmental interests.

Potential points of contention

  • Analytical capacity and cost: Whether the Legislative Fiscal Analyst's office has sufficient resources and expertise to thoroughly analyze all regulatory actions across diverse state agencies
  • Implementation timeline: Whether the reporting requirement could delay time-sensitive regulations (emergency health orders, environmental responses, workplace safety rules)
  • Scope definition: Which regulatory actions trigger the requirement—all rules, major rules only, or those exceeding a certain economic threshold—and who decides
  • Bias concerns: Whether fiscal analysis may inherently emphasize compliance costs over benefits like health protection or environmental preservation, potentially skewing policy decisions

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

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