LR211 LR211
2021 2021
ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 211
Introduced by Lowe, 37.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this interim study is to examine issues related to
adopting construction codes. The issues addressed by this interim study shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Whether the state might be best served by creating and appointing a task force or code review committee to make regular recommendations to the Legislature about updates and revisions to the state's default codes;
(2) Examining the composition of such task force or review committee including experts in codes, code officials tasked with enforcing codes, and contractors and trades people who interpret and implement codes;
(3) Examining the work and success of review committees and task forces in
other states, including North Dakota and Utah.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED SEVENTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Urban Affairs Committee of the Legislature shall be designated to conduct an interim study to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
2. That the committee shall upon the conclusion of its study make a report of its findings, together with its recommendations, to the Legislative Council or Legislature.
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