Accessible housing reporting requirement advanced
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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Urban Affairs
Virtual inspections authorized
A bill authorizing virtual inspections of certain residential buildings received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 20.
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Public works bid requirements, at-large election measure advance
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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Constitutional amendment to expand TIF use considered
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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Expanded authority to create land banks considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposal intended to accelerate the redevelopment of abandoned properties statewide.
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Accessibility requirements proposed for state housing assistance
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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Virtual inspection authorization clears first round
A bill that would authorize virtual inspections of certain residential buildings advanced from general file Jan. 27.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
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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Business park project boundary change approved
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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Middle-income housing program expanded
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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Veto of housing agency bed bug requirements sustained
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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Housing agency bed bug requirements vetoed, override motion filed
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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Street improvement district changes approved
Lawmakers passed a measure May 9 allowing first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Street improvement district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a measure that would allow first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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