LB 441 allows local governments in Nebraska to permit virtual inspections for certain residential building projects (under three stories and 10,000 square feet) instead of requiring in-person visits. It requires permit applicants to list onsite workers and mandates that inspections be conducted live via video unless the inspection is nonstructural (using photos/video instead). The bill also requires that inspection records - showing pass/fail results and reasons for failures - be made publicly available online if the building remains standing. This directly affects homeowners, builders, and local building departments by changing how inspections are conducted and recorded.
LB 25 allocates $5 million from Nebraska's General Fund to the Department of Administrative Services for a grant program supporting volunteer fire and emergency departments. The funds will cover mobile radios, programming, and installation to create interoperable communication systems, requiring local governments to match each dollar of state funding. Each applicant can receive up to $3.5 million in grants. This bill directly affects volunteer departments seeking to improve emergency communication capabilities.
Nebraska's LB 690 updates laws governing all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicles by authorizing counties to regulate their operation on county and township roads outside city limits. The bill redefines ATVs (≤50 inches wide, ≤1,200 lbs, 3+ off-road tires) and utility vehicles (≤74 inches wide, ≤1,800 lbs, 4+ off-road tires), clarifying they exclude golf carts and low-speed vehicles. It changes registration, fee, and tax requirements under the Motor Vehicle Registration Act and updates safety rules to allow certain vehicles on highways per Nebraska's Road Rules. The law harmonizes existing regulations across multiple statutes and takes effect upon enactment.
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.
