This bill provides $15 million in state funding to cities with populations over 50,000 and their surrounding counties for road projects connecting local highways to the interstate system. It requires these cities and counties to submit annual reports tracking grant usage and repay any unused funds to the state. The grants specifically fund infrastructure projects that link city roads to the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2025-26, with the bill declared an emergency to expedite implementation.
Nebraska's LB 714 changes how motor vehicle taxes are calculated and distributed. It adjusts tax rates based on a vehicle's age (e.g., 100% for new cars, down to 0% for 14+ year vehicles) and value (e.g., $25 for cars under $4,000, up to $1,700 for $90,000+ vehicles). The bill modifies fund allocation, directing 37.6% of tax proceeds to local schools, 22.2% to cities/villages in metro counties, and the remainder to counties. This affects all Nebraska vehicle owners who pay registration taxes, with changes impacting how local governments receive funding for schools, roads, and services.
LB 190 amends Nebraska law to update the procedures for the Legislative Performance Audit Committee when conducting performance audits of state agencies. The bill requires the committee to approve a rotating five-year audit schedule for all agencies, adopt additional audit requests by majority vote, and notify agencies and the Governor before audits begin. It mandates that the committee must approve a detailed scope statement and audit plan before an audit starts, and any changes during the audit require committee approval and written notification to the agency. This bill standardizes the audit process to ensure clear communication and accountability in state agency oversight.
LB 111 requires insurers to follow specific rules when using nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) parts for vehicle repairs. It prohibits insurers from mandating non-OEM parts without permanent manufacturer identification or if they’re not equal in quality to original parts, and mandates written consumer consent before using non-OEM parts. Insurers must also provide clear notice about non-OEM parts in repair estimates and cannot charge consumers extra for choosing original parts. The bill specifically bars requiring non-OEM parts for vehicles damaged within 36 months of manufacture. Violations are punishable as Class I misdemeanors.
LB 39 modifies Nebraska's banking law to require banks to notify the Department of Banking and Finance within 30 days of any vacancy on their board of directors. It also mandates that banks fill such vacancies within 90 days through appointment by remaining directors, unless at least five directors remain (in which case filling becomes optional). The bill repeals the previous notification and vacancy-filling rules, replacing them with these updated timelines and procedures. This directly affects all Nebraska-chartered banks operating under the state's banking regulations.
LB 62 appropriates $19 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to the Department of Administrative Services. The funds must be used to provide portable/mobile radios, programming, installation, and training for volunteer departments (like fire and rescue teams) to connect to the Statewide Radio System. Eligible departments receive grants with no fees for equipment or training, based on their needs and size, and all funds must be distributed by June 30, 2028. This bill directly supports volunteer departments by improving emergency communications interoperability with state agencies.
LB 576 amends Nebraska's Enhanced Wireless 911 Services Act to adjust monthly fees charged to wireless service users and update how funding for 911 systems is determined. It establishes two monthly surcharge tiers: $1.70 for most users and $0.50 for users primarily in counties containing metropolitan cities, with clear billing requirements for carriers. The bill also mandates an annual public hearing by the Public Service Commission to set funding needs for 911 systems and revises the calculation method for prepaid wireless service fees. These changes directly affect wireless carriers (who collect fees), consumers (who pay them), and the 911 Service System Fund (which receives the revenue). The bill harmonizes existing provisions and repeals outdated sections of the law.
This bill amends Nebraska's LLC law to clarify publication requirements for business notices. It requires LLCs to publish notices of organization, amendments, mergers, conversions, or dissolution for three weeks in a legal newspaper near their office, and mandates filing proof of publication with the Secretary of State. The key change allows LLCs to correct late publications: if they publish the notice later but file proof with the Secretary of State, prior and subsequent company actions remain valid. This directly affects Nebraska LLCs needing to file such notices, simplifying compliance while maintaining legal validity. The bill repeals the previous section 21-193 to implement these updates.
This bill changes how Nebraska prioritizes funding for developmental disabilities services under Medicaid home and community-based waivers. It establishes six specific funding priorities (e.g., crisis situations, individuals transitioning from institutional care, youth aging out of education) and requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply these priorities consistently. The bill eliminates a scheduled sunset date (previously set for June 30, 2025), making these funding rules permanent. It directly affects Nebraska residents with developmental disabilities who qualify for Medicaid services, ensuring consistent access to community-based support without expiration.
Nebraska's LB 443 creates a new criminal offense called "unlawful squatting" for people who enter and occupy another person's property with the intent to claim ownership or use it without permission. It requires law enforcement to issue a warning citation if they have probable cause (e.g., visible personal items or temporary structures on vacant property), giving the person three business days to prove legal right to stay with documents like a deed, lease, or payment records (digital copies accepted). Failure to provide valid proof within that timeframe results in arrest and a Class I misdemeanor charge. The bill directly affects individuals occupying land without the owner's consent, aiming to clarify legal recourse for property owners.
LB 254 directs Nebraska's legislature to transfer $25 million from the General Fund for fiscal year 2025-26 and an additional $25 million for 2026-27 to the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Fund. This funding is intended to provide grants for workforce housing projects under the Rural Workforce Housing Investment Act. The bill directly affects rural communities and workers by supporting affordable housing initiatives through state funding. It establishes a legislative intent to allocate these specific sums, though the actual disbursement would require subsequent implementation.
Nebraska's LB 541 eliminates online voter registration and restricts voter registration by mail, requiring additional verification for mail-in applications. The bill mandates hand counts of ballots (without electronic devices), requires watermarks on official ballots, and sets specific requirements for secure ballot drop boxes. It also requires voters to provide specific grounds for early voting and repeals outdated provisions like online registration rules. These changes directly affect all Nebraska voters, election officials, and county clerks administering elections under the state's Election Act.
