This bill aims to address the disparities faced by individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Nebraska by establishing a framework for assessing the impact of proposed legislation on this population. The Legislature recognizes that significant differences exist in economic, employment, health, education, and public safety outcomes between the general population and those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. To facilitate informed legislative decision-making, the bill mandates the creation of a developmental and intellectual disability impact note for proposed legislation, which will evaluate whether such legislation is likely to increase or decrease these disparities.

The process for generating these impact notes involves requests made to the Executive Board of the Legislative Council by legislators or committee chairpersons who believe a bill may affect individuals with disabilities. The Executive Board will then decide whether to approve the request. Additionally, the Director of Research of the Legislature is tasked with developing procedures for creating these impact notes, which may involve gathering data and insights from various state agencies, academic institutions, and subject matter experts to ensure a comprehensive analysis.