Change the Administrative Procedure Act to require agencies to allow for public comment and submissions on proposed rules and regulations and change permissible venue for civil actions challenging rules and regulations

LB 664 requires Nebraska state agencies to actively seek public input on proposed rules and regulations through accessible methods like email or mail, without forcing people to travel to a specific location. It directly affects residents, businesses, and advocacy groups interacting with state agencies by expanding opportunities to provide feedback on new regulations. The bill also changes where lawsuits challenging agency rules can be filed, allowing cases to be heard in the petitioner’s home county, business location, Lancaster County, or the agency’s headquarters county. These changes aim to increase transparency in rulemaking and make legal challenges more accessible. The bill amends sections 84-906.02 and 84-911 of Nebraska’s Administrative Procedure Act.