Session Review: Urban Affairs
Economic development, building codes, population thresholds and tax increment financing were among the urban issues taken up by senators this session.
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Tax incentive for workforce housing construction stalls
A bill that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing stalled after a failed cloture motion May 16.
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Tax incentive for workforce housing construction advanced
Debate continued on a bill that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing. Lawmakers advanced the bill from the first round of debate May 15.
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Tax incentive for workforce housing construction considered
Lawmakers debated a bill May 10 that would allow certain cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) to support the construction of workforce housing.
Read moreInfrastructure repayment period extended
Lawmakers passed a bill May 4 that allows certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
Read moreRiverfront development authority bill approved
A new economic development tool aimed at riverfront areas was given final approval May 3.
Read moreRadon task force authorized
A bill intended to ensure radon levels are mitigated in new homes, schools, offices and other buildings received final approval by the Legislature April 24.
Read moreDay care building code alignment approved
A bill intended to align the state building code with state agency regulations was passed by the Legislature April 24.
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Bill to extend infrastructure repayment period advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 20 that would allow certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
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Riverfront development authority bill clears first round
A new economic development tool aimed at riverfront areas was advanced from general file April 5.
Read moreCity population clarification approved
A bill that clarifies how population thresholds for certain cities are met and verified in state law was approved March 23.
Read moreRadon task force advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 22 intended to ensure radon levels are mitigated in new homes, schools, offices and other buildings.
Read moreDay care building code alignment advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 21 intended to align the state building code with state agency regulations.
Read moreCounty population threshold changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 3 to a bill that clarifies references to certain county population thresholds in Nebraska.
Read moreTIF constitutional amendment proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a proposed constitutional amendment to extend certain repayment times related to tax increment financing (TIF).
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