A package of bills heard by the Urban Affairs Committee this session advanced from general file March 20 after lawmakers amended it to remove requirements for certain public housing agencies related to bed bug infestations.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a slate of proposals related to municipalities.
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Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 24 to a measure intended to help policymakers determine the number of accessible multifamily housing units in Nebraska.
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A bill authorizing virtual inspections of certain residential buildings received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 20.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a pair of measures intended to benefit some of Nebraska’s smaller communities.
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Nebraska municipalities would have greater flexibility to use tax-increment financing under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Feb. 17 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposal intended to accelerate the redevelopment of abandoned properties statewide.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on two measures intended to ensure that Nebraskans with mobility, hearing or vision impairments can find homes that meet their needs.
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A bill that would authorize virtual inspections of certain residential buildings advanced from general file Jan. 27.
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Measures aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations were among those advanced by the Urban Affairs Committee this session.
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Lawmakers passed a bill May 28 intended to provide greater flexibility in the siting of a proposed North Omaha business park.
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The construction of rent-to-own housing units in urban areas will qualify for state assistance under a bill approved by lawmakers May 28.
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An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations fell short May 27.
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Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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