This bill changes how redevelopment authorities must notify county assessors about tax division arrangements under Nebraska's Community Development Law. Specifically, it requires authorities to send standardized notices to county assessors on forms prescribed by the Property Tax Administrator by July 1 each year, instead of using previous notice methods. These notices are required for projects where ad valorem taxes are divided between public bodies and redevelopment funds. The change directly affects redevelopment authorities, county assessors, and property owners involved in tax division under redevelopment projects. The bill does not alter tax division rules but standardizes the notification process to ensure timely and consistent communication.
This bill changes Nebraska's pharmacy supervision rules under the Pharmacy Practice Act. It limits each pharmacist to supervising a maximum of four pharmacy technicians or pharmacist interns at one time. The key new requirement is that at least one person in any group of four must be a certified pharmacy technician. This replaces the previous supervision rules and directly affects pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacist interns working in Nebraska pharmacies. The bill does not change other pharmacy practice standards or patient care requirements.
LB 357 updates Nebraska's gaming and horseracing regulations by restructuring the State Racing and Gaming Commission, requiring at least one member with gaming industry experience and one with horseracing experience. It eliminates the Racing Cash Fund, renames the Racing and Gaming Commission's Racetrack Gaming Fund, and mandates licensure for racetrack enclosures. The bill also revises commission membership rules (including district representation and political balance) and adjusts compensation tied to the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect racetracks, gaming operators, and the state commission overseeing Nebraska's $100+ million horseracing and casino-style gambling industry.
Nebraska's LB 196 amends vehicle laws to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles to operate between sunset and sunrise **only when used for snow removal** within city, village, or unincorporated village areas. The bill adds this exception to the existing rule restricting nighttime operation, while requiring operators to have a valid driver's license or farm permit, liability insurance, and to follow speed limits (30 mph max). Vehicles must also have headlights, taillights, and a day-glow safety flag mounted at the rear. This change specifically targets snow removal operations, not general nighttime use, and applies only to municipal or unincorporated village jurisdictions.
LB 296A is a funding bill that allocates $0 from the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to support Legislative Bill 296. It specifies that total expenditures for salaries and per diems from these funds cannot exceed $160,197 for 2025-26 or $165,403 for 2026-27. The bill directly affects the State Department of Education by providing a procedural funding mechanism for another legislative act. This is a technical appropriations measure with no actual monetary allocation, solely establishing budgetary parameters for a related bill.
Nebraska's LB 21 adopts the Uniform Unlawful Restrictions in Land Records Act to remove discriminatory property restrictions from land records. It directly affects property owners and homeowners' associations (HOAs) holding restrictions based on race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics that violate state or federal law. The bill creates a streamlined process: owners can submit amendments to remove unlawful restrictions from their own property, while HOA governing bodies must remove such restrictions within 90 days of a member request without requiring a member vote. Amendments must be recorded in land records with specific language clarifying they only remove unlawful restrictions, not valid ones, and do not affect property conveyances.
This bill changes Nebraska's barber licensing exam rules. It allows applicants who fail the exam twice to retake it without additional schooling, rather than requiring a 500-hour course after a third failure. If they fail a third time, they must complete a 500-hour course (with limits on daily hours) before a fourth attempt. The bill also adds a provision letting applicants demonstrate proficiency after 250 hours to shorten the required course. It repeals the previous exam retake rules under the Barber Act.
LB 296 requires Nebraska's State Department of Education to create a centralized system for tracking education records of students under juvenile court jurisdiction, ensuring their academic progress isn't disrupted during court involvement. The bill mandates hiring registrars to manage these records, analyze completed coursework, and award appropriate credit hours for students who finish classes while in the juvenile system. It also updates graduation requirements to include mandatory personal finance courses (starting 2023-24) and computer science education (starting 2027-28). The centralized system and registrars will be funded through the State Department of Education Improvement Grant Fund.
This bill establishes minimum training requirements for nurse aides working in Nebraska's intellectual and developmental disability facilities. It mandates a 20-hour training program (including 15 hours of personal care training) for these facilities, compared to 75 hours for other nursing homes. Nurse aides must also meet English proficiency standards and pass background checks. The law replaces prior requirements and creates a registry with mandatory abuse reporting training as part of the curriculum.
LB 362 streamlines Nebraska's 911 service regulations by consolidating outdated provisions from the Emergency Telephone Communications Systems Act and Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act into the 911 Service System Act. The bill removes redundant or obsolete sections (like those governing the Enhanced Wireless 911 Advisory Board) and harmonizes rules for wireless carriers, public safety answering points, and the Public Service Commission regarding 911 funding, implementation, and service requirements. This directly affects wireless carriers, local 911 service providers, and the Public Service Commission, which oversees 911 system compliance and funding. The changes aim to simplify the legal framework without introducing new service requirements.
LB 180 amends Nebraska's State Procurement Act to create a specific exception for Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contracts related to water infrastructure projects. This change exempts DNR water project contracts from standard competitive bidding requirements outlined in sections 73-807, 73-815, and 73-816. The bill adds "Department of Natural Resources contracts for all water infrastructure projects" as a listed exception under Section 73-813(2)(r). This directly affects the DNR, allowing it to bypass typical procurement processes for water-related projects without needing a written rationale. The change harmonizes existing procurement rules by formally codifying this exception.
This bill modifies Nebraska's requirements for wholesale drug distributors and emergency drug distribution. It exempts distributors participating in the Prescription Drug Donation Program from needing electronic pedigrees (tracking documents) for prescription drugs. The bill also allows the state health department to receive and dispense donated prescription drugs through licensed personnel during a declared state of emergency. These changes directly affect wholesale drug distributors and emergency response operations. The bill repeals the original section it amends and takes effect immediately upon approval.
