Nebraska Statutes 50-1401. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 50-1401
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Process: shall mean a summons, subpoena, or notice to appear issued out of a court in the course of judicial proceedings. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- State: when applied to different states of the United States shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories organized by Congress. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
(1) State government has significant challenges to face. An ever-changing global economy, an aging population, outmigration of educated young people, and constantly expanding needs for services, among other issues, require that the Legislature consider the long-term trends and factors affecting the welfare of Nebraskans and the long-term implications of the decisions made by the members of the Legislature;
(2) It is necessary for the Legislature to identify emerging trends, assets, and challenges of the state;
(3) It is vital for Nebraska to have continuity in policy;
(4) It is necessary to establish a process of long-term state planning within the Legislature; and
(5) It is the duty of the Legislature to assess the long-range needs of Nebraska and to adopt legislation which meets those needs.