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 individuals with these disabilities and the general population. 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 developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Director of Research of the Legislature is tasked with developing procedures for creating these notes, which may incorporate data, research, and historical information, and can seek assistance from various state agencies, academic institutions, and subject matter experts. This initiative aims to enhance the legislative process by ensuring that the needs and challenges of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities are considered in policy-making.