LB 69 amends Nebraska's Commission on African American Affairs to clarify its structure and responsibilities. The bill requires the 14-member commission to include specific representation (an immigrant/new American and a young professional aged 18-25) and limits members to two four-year terms. It mandates the commission to coordinate programs addressing housing, education, health, employment, and economic development for Nebraska's African American community, while requiring detailed annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on initiatives, metrics, and community feedback. The bill directly affects the commission's operations and the African American community it serves.
This bill amends Nebraska's tourism grant program to establish a new "innovative tourism grants" program. It directly affects communities and organizations hosting events or promoting attractions that aim to increase nonlocal or out-of-state visitors. Key provisions include a $500,000 annual funding limit per city/village for these grants, prohibiting use for equipment or facility improvements, and requiring detailed plans on visitor tracking and marketing impact. Recipients must submit final reports on attendance, fund usage, and marketing results within 90 days after events. The bill replaces previous grant rules and creates a technical review committee to evaluate applications.
LB 667 amends Nebraska's Motor Vehicle Industry Regulation Act to require new vehicle manufacturers and distributors to pay dealers fair compensation for warranty service work, including diagnostics, repairs, parts, and labor. It mandates that compensation rates match what dealers charge retail customers for similar services (excluding routine maintenance like oil changes, tire replacements, or brake work), and sets clear rules for calculating part markups based on dealers' actual retail sales data. Manufacturers must provide written schedules of compensation and cannot unreasonably deny dealer requests for adjusted time allowances or payment rates. The bill directly affects new vehicle dealers and manufacturers by standardizing warranty payment terms and preventing unfair financial burdens.
LB 230A is an appropriation bill that allocates $251,010 for fiscal year 2025-26 and $121,600 for fiscal year 2026-27 from the Department of Revenue Enforcement Fund to the Department of Revenue. The funds are specifically designated for "Program 102" to support the implementation of Legislative Bill 230 (the parent bill), with salary limits of $88,600 for 2025-26 and $91,400 for 2026-27. This bill directly affects the Department of Revenue’s operations by providing targeted funding for Program 102. As a procedural funding measure, it does not change policy but enables the execution of another legislative act.
This bill changes how Nebraska's Department of Transportation (DOT) solicits bids for road and building projects. For projects over $250,000 (adjusted annually for inflation), the DOT must publish notices in local newspapers for three weeks *and* on its website for 20 days before bids open. Smaller projects ($250,000 or less) can use simplified bidding with at least three contractors. The bill also maintains a $100,000 cost limit for building construction without legislative approval.
LB 561 modifies Nebraska's vehicle length regulations to create a specific exception for raw milk transport. It adds Section 2(1)(k) to existing law, allowing "overweight raw-milk vehicles" to exceed standard length limits (typically 40-65 feet) when authorized under Section 4 of the bill. This directly affects dairy producers and transport companies moving raw milk, granting them flexibility for vehicle dimensions that would otherwise violate general length restrictions. The provision ensures raw milk vehicles can operate within legal limits without requiring separate permits for length compliance.
LB 696 amends Nebraska's Professional Landscape Architects Act to update licensing rules and definitions. It clarifies key terms like "practice of landscape architecture" (including site design and natural resource management), requires the State Board to maintain a public roster of licensed professionals, and revises application standards. Specifically, it updates accreditation requirements for degree programs (recognizing both U.S. and Canadian standards), shortens experience verification steps, and streamlines the license application process. These changes directly affect landscape architects seeking licensure or renewal, the State Board of Landscape Architects, and the public accessing verified professional credentials. The bill harmonizes existing provisions without creating new fees or services.
LB 640 modifies Nebraska's law (section 47-502) governing sentence reductions for good behavior in city or county jails. It changes how the reduction applies by allowing inmates to earn one day off their total remaining sentence - covering all consecutive sentences - for each day they maintain good conduct after the first 15 days of confinement. This directly affects individuals incarcerated in local jails, including those serving sentences for parole or probation violations. The bill repeals the original section and clarifies that the reduction applies to the "aggregate of [the inmate's] remaining term" rather than individual sentences.
This bill requires anyone paying for political advertisements (including billboards, radio, or TV ads) to include their full name and street address on the material or in the ad. Candidates themselves must include their name and address (or PO box) for ads they pay for, with broadcasters required to keep candidate addresses on file. It exempts small items like bumper stickers, yard signs, and campaign buttons from the disclaimer rule. Violating these requirements is a Class IV misdemeanor.
LB 419 updates Nebraska's laws to make eligibility rules for veterans homes and veterans aid more consistent. It clarifies that veterans, their spouses, and surviving family members must meet specific requirements to qualify, including two years of Nebraska residency, proof of need for care due to service, age, or disability, and income limits. The bill also sets clear rules for applying for aid, allowing only one application every 30 days and ensuring state funds are used exclusively for direct assistance - not for organizing veterans groups. These changes streamline the process for veterans seeking support while maintaining existing eligibility standards.
LB 183 amends Nebraska's Unclaimed Property Act to update how the State Treasurer handles notices for abandoned property and restricts access to owner records. It requires annual notice publication in county newspapers (or statewide if no address is known) for property owners, with notices for items under $50 optional unless deemed beneficial to the public. The bill also strengthens privacy by treating owner details like Social Security numbers as confidential (similar to tax records), prohibits commercial "finders" from charging fees for 24 months after notices are published, and caps any finder's fee at 10% of the property value. These changes directly affect property owners seeking unclaimed assets, the State Treasurer, and professional locators.
This bill amends Nebraska law (sections 16-617 to 16-624) governing improvement districts in cities of the first class. It updates procedures for creating districts - including allowing inclusion of properties within city limits, adjacent areas, and county industrial zones - and modifies notice requirements (20 days in a newspaper) and objection rules (50% of front footage must object within 20 days to halt projects). The bill also revises how materials for street improvements are selected, requiring city councils to consider petitions from 25% of abutting property owners and allowing a 10-day delay in bid decisions. These changes affect city governments and property owners in first-class cities where street, sidewalk, or public space improvements are funded through special assessments.
