Residential testing for lead-based paint proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require testing for lead-based paint during the sale or rental of older residences in Nebraska.
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Bill would eliminate waiting period for voting rights
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans convicted of a felony to have their voting rights restored sooner.
Read moreConstitutional amendment to ban convict slavery passed
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution will be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure passed by the Legislature March 7.
Read moreTIF repayment extension proposed
Communities could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases under a proposal heard March 5 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreExpansion of regional public transit sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill designed to expand mass transit in Nebraska’s larger cities.
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Incentives sought for affordable housing development
A bill that would provide incentives for construction of low-income housing was considered Feb. 19 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill would mandate statewide building code
A bill heard Feb. 12 by the Urban Affairs Committee would make the state’s building code the default code for municipalities.
Read moreHemp regulatory plan proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would regulate the growing and handling of industrial hemp in Nebraska.
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Constitutional amendment to ban convict slavery advanced
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Bill would mandate rental inspections
Rental properties in Omaha and Lincoln would be inspected regularly under a bill considered Jan. 22 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
Read moreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Economic development, tax-increment financing, vacant property concerns and updates to laws regarding the governing of municipalities were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read moreCivil liability for foster care misrepresentation approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services can be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read moreGuns prohibited for certain juveniles
Certain adjudicated youth will be temporarily barred from possessing firearms under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreUrban affairs omnibus bill advanced with land bank provisions intact
A bill that was amended on general file to become an omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given first-round approval April 3.
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