Bill > LR171

This resolution designates the Health and Human Services Committee of the Nebraska Legislature to conduct an interim study examining the "cliff effect," which occurs when individuals receiving public assistance experience a sudden loss of benefits after their income marginally increases, potentially creating a financial disincentive for economic advancement. The committee will investigate how this phenomenon impacts Nebraska families who receive public assistance, with the goal of understanding its broader economic and social consequences. Upon completing the study, the committee is required to prepare a comprehensive report detailing its findings and recommendations, which will be submitted to either the Legislative Council or the full Legislature. The resolution represents a legislative effort to understand and potentially address a complex policy challenge that can inadvertently discourage workforce participation and economic mobility among lower-income families.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

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