Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNebraskaHearing Scheduled
LR 373: Interim study to carry out the provisions of section 13-2402, which requires the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee to monitor underfunded defined benefit plans administered by political subdivisions
Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee
LR 373 status: Hearing Scheduled — Notice of hearing for November 20, 2026 (updated Aug 19, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
68OUT OF 100
Score:68/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan90%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee is authorized to conduct an interim study regarding the monitoring of underfunded defined benefit plans administered by political subdivisions.
Who is affected
Political subdivisions in Nebraska and their respective retirement plan beneficiaries.
Requirements and enforcement
The committee is tasked with ensuring political subdivisions have adequate funding to cover future benefit promises.
Costs and funding
Administrative costs associated with committee study proceedings; no direct fiscal allocation provided in the summary.
When it takes effect
Hearing scheduled for November 20, 2026.
Potential benefits
Improved legislative oversight and identification of potential insolvency risks in public retirement systems.
Risks and tradeoffs
The study is a non-binding research effort and may not address the underlying financial difficulties of the plans.
What is still unknown
The extent of plan underfunding and the specific administrative or legislative recommendations that will arise from the study.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Enhanced oversight of local pension solvency
- Reduces long-term fiscal risk for subdivisions
- Improves transparency of retirement fund liabilities
Risks
- Administrative costs of conducting the study
- Potential for increased regulatory oversight burdens
- Focus on underfunded plans may create public alarm
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Formalizes legislative oversight of retirement plans
- Increases accountability for local government pension administrators
- Provides structured data for policy-making
Risks
- Resolution-based study lacks binding enforcement power
- Risk of findings being ignored in future sessions
- Limited scope restricts oversight to existing statutes
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract; details on specific study parameters are missing.
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