Tax-increment financing changes amended, advanced
A bill intended to make certain redevelopment projects easier advanced from general file Aug. 4.
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Urban Affairs
Affordable housing bill advanced
A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
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Police oversight boards considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
Read moreOmnibus municipal bill passed
Senators gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes several changes to state law governing cities and villages.
Read moreLand bank bill narrowed, advanced
A bill that would expand the potential use of land banks in Nebraska advanced from select file July 30.
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Lawmakers vote to allow introduction of police oversight bill
Senators voted to suspend the Legislature’s rules July 23 to permit introduction of a new bill.
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Revived land bank bill advances
A bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
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Municipal omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Workforce housing bill stalls
A bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
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Bill to expand cities’ borrowing ability advances
A bill that would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity advanced from general file Feb. 26.
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Bill would expand handicapped parking permits
The Urban Affairs Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that would expand access to handicapped parking permits.
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Land bank bill stalls on latest attempt
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled during general file debate Feb. 25.
Read moreAnnexation changes proposed
Smaller Nebraska towns would have more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding under a bill considered Feb. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreLand bank changes proposed
Land banks would face more restrictions under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreRestrictions sought for city funds
Use of certain money collected by municipalities would be restricted under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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