Session Review: Urban Affairs
Senators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
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Senators override veto; regional public transit approved
Lawmakers successfully overrode a veto May 31 of a bill that adopts the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority Act.
Read moreHemp industry authorized
Nebraskans may grow, process and handle hemp and hemp products in the state under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
Read moreRegional public transit bill approved
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska passed final reading May 24.
Read moreHousing assistance priority for extremely blighted areas approved
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas will receive first priority for state assistance under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
Read moreHemp regulation proposal amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska was amended May 22 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read moreStatewide building code adopted
A bill making the state’s building code the default code for municipalities passed May 13.
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Regional public transit bill advances
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska advanced to select file May 9.
Read moreJudicial tampering penalties increased
Penalties for witness and jury tampering were increased by legislation passed May 2.
Read moreAffordable housing bill expanded, advanced
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas would receive first priority for state assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreStatewide building code advances
A bill to make the state’s building code the default code for municipalities advanced to select file April 23.
Read moreBallot measure for TIF repayment extension approved
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases was given final approval April 18.
Read morePreference for opportunity zones approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.
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Increased judicial tampering penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would increase penalties for witness and jury tampering.
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Program to license and regulate hemp industry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska.
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