NebraskaNebraska committee would study building-code costs and returns
Nebraska's Urban Affairs Committee would study residential and commercial building codes, including the effects of enacting LB1227, and report its findings to lawmakers.
What it does
The Urban Affairs Committee would study residential and commercial building codes, including the implications of enacting LB1227, then report its findings and recommendations to state lawmakers.
The committee would work with the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment to refine energy impact studies and explain the return on investment for specific residential codes.
The committee would look for a qualified source to explain the return on investment for commercial building codes.
Argument forThe study could help lawmakers compare the costs and returns of residential and commercial energy codes before making decisions.
Argument againstThe study may take committee time without leading to a specific building-code recommendation or change.
More detail
The Urban Affairs Committee must conduct an interim study and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council or Legislature. The study concerns residential and commercial building codes and the implications of enacting LB1227. The committee must report when its study concludes.
The study must include review and further refinement of energy impact studies and explain the return on investment for specific residential building codes. This part of the study covers specific residential building codes. The committee must coordinate with the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment.
The study must research and identify a qualified source to explain the return on investment for commercial building codes. This part of the study covers commercial building codes.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
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Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 3Notice of hearing for October 02, 2026Latest
- Mar 30Referred to Urban Affairs CommitteeMinor
- Mar 24Date of introductionMinor
- Mar 24Referred to Executive BoardIntroduced
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