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Legislature committee · 109th Legislature (2025-2026)

Urban Affairs

Of 76 bills referred here, the committee heard 23 and reported out 14, typically 37 days after referral.

Referred

76

Heard

23

30% of referrals

Reported out

14

18% report rate

Hearing days

14

days with at least one bill heard

Hearing calendar

Bills heard each day. Darker means more bills on the agenda.

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Time to report

Days from referral to committee report, for the 23 bills reported out. One-week bins.

0246014284256days →median 37

Bills referred

Reported bills first, then most recent activity.

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LB 1114Adopt the Community Improvement District Act and the New Taxpayer Recruitment Grant Act, authorize community improvement districts to levy property taxes, and change provisions related to the Community Development Law, the Municipal Inland Port Authority Act, extraterritorial jurisdiction, sanitary and improvement districts, housing authorities, housing agencies, the Nebraska Housing Agency Act, and the Local Option Municipal Economic Development ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1152 amended into LB1114 by AM2913
LB 798Change provisions relating to the composition of the planning commission of a city of the second class or village and allow a city of the second class to elect council members by wardHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
LB 797Increase minimum bidding amount requirements for certain cities and villagesHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Approved by Governor on April 14, 2026
LB 441Authorize virtual inspections for certain building permits under the Building Construction ActHere: reported outAshlei SpiveyBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB861 amended into LB441 by AM1897
LB 1135Adopt the Service Contract Reporting Act, authorize municipalities to contract regarding parking facilities, change provisions of the Community Development Law, the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act, and the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, and provide for the sale of certain waterworks, sewer systems, and water systems to Indian tribesHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1250 amended into LB1135 by AM3059
LB 839Change reporting requirements under the Municipal Density and Missing Middle Housing Act and provide requirements for projects under the Nebraska Affordable Housing ActHere: reported outVictor RountreeSent to governorFailedApr 17, 2026Communication
LB 287Provide for regulation of housing authorities by ordinance, change provisions relating to sanitary and improvement districts, and provide requirements relating to bed bugs under the Nebraska Housing Agency ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeSent to governorFailedJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB514 amended into LB287 by AM608
LB 288Change provisions of the Property Assessed Clean Energy Act, the Community Development Law, the Nebraska Affordable Housing Act, and the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB626 amended into LB288 by AM733
LB 290Change provisions relating to grant funding for a business park under the Economic Recovery ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawJun 2, 2025Approved by Governor on May 30, 2025
LB 614Provide for exemptions from regulatory authority of cities of the first and second class and villages for certain farm buildingsHere: reported outBob AndersenBecame lawBecame lawMay 21, 2025Approved by Governor on May 21, 2025
LB 90Change provisions relating to improvement districts in cities of the first classHere: reported outRob ClementsBecame lawBecame lawMay 13, 2025Approved by Governor on May 13, 2025
LB 286Change provisions relating to application deadlines under the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act and the Nebraska Rural Projects ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 289Change provisions relating to cities, villages, and boards of adjustment and redefine qualifying business under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development ActHere: reported outUrban Affairs CommitteeBecame lawBecame lawMar 17, 2025Approved by Governor on March 17, 2025
LB 240Change certain notice provisions under the Community Development LawHere: reported outMike JacobsonBecame lawBecame lawMar 12, 2025Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025
LR 441Interim study relating to the applicability for residential versus commercial building codes and the implications of enacting LB1227, introduced in the One Hundred Ninth Legislature, Second SessionHere: left pendingBob AndersenReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for October 02, 2026
LR 419Interim study to examine volunteer burnout on municipal boards and commissions and identify specific municipal boards or commissions that could effectively function with a reduced number of membersHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for November 06, 2026
LR 417Interim study to examine innovative approaches to housing development, financing, and ownership in NebraskaHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for October 02, 2026
LR 407Interim study to examine revitalization of urban areas and how cities and villages may utilize the role of culture as a driver of economic development, workforce attraction, tourism, and community revitalization in NebraskaHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for November 06, 2026
LR 415Interim study to examine current practices under Nebraska law related to the designation of real property as blighted and substandardHere: left pendingDanielle ConradReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for November 06, 2026
LR 418Interim study to examine inland port authorities, how inland port authorities currently operate, and the progress of inland port authorities in developing land, infrastructure, and opportunities in the areas of the authoritiesHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for October 02, 2026
LR 434Interim study to examine how the existing learning community as defined in section 79-2101 interacts with and impacts the city of the metropolitan class in which it existsHere: left pendingAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for October 02, 2026
LR 467Interim study to examine strategies, policies, and investments that cities, villages, and the State of Nebraska may use to make the state more attractive to young peopleHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 3, 2026Notice of hearing for November 06, 2026
LB 1134Change and provide limitations on updates to state and local building codes, electrical codes, and energy codesHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 520Provide requirements for bed and breakfast establishments regarding food, beverages, and fire safetyHere: failed in committeeMargo JuarezReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 850Authorize the use of economic development programs for certain construction or rehabilitation of housing in cities of the metropolitan class and cities of the primary class under the Local Option Municipal Economic Development ActHere: failed in committeeJohn CavanaughReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB850 amended into LB1114 by AM2360
LB 611Adopt updates to building and energy codesHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 840Provide requirements for multifamily housing projects under the Nebraska Affordable Housing ActHere: failed in committeeVictor RountreeReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1129Change provisions of the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeRobert DoverReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1129 amended into LB1114 by AM2493
LB 324Change protest procedures relating to creation of a proposed business improvement district or modification of an existing business improvement district under the Business Improvement District ActHere: failed in committeeMike MoserReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 801Adopt updates to building and energy codesHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 726Update references to the National Electrical Code in the State Electrical ActHere: failed in committeeDan QuickReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1045Adopt the Nebraska Public Housing Preservation Trust ActHere: failed in committeeTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LR 312CAConstitutional amendment to authorize cities and villages to incur indebtedness for residential development projects and pledge taxes for such indebtedness and to change provisions relating to redevelopment projectsHere: failed in committeeStan ClouseReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 626Authorize redevelopment projects involving affordable housing under the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeRobert DoverReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 292Provide for a grant to study prefabricated housingHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 976Change provisions relating to sanitary and improvement districtsHere: failed in committeeBob AndersenReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB976 amended into LB1114 by AM2360
LB 514Provide powers for cities of the metropolitan class to regulate housing authorities by ordinanceHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 800Adopt updates to building and energy codesHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1163Change provisions relating to the Property Assessed Clean Energy ActHere: failed in committeeJohn FredricksonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1163 amended into LB1135 by AM2460
LB 1250Authorize certain cities and villages to sell waterworks, sewer systems, and water systemsHere: failed in committeeDunixi GuerecaReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1250 amended into LB1135 by AM3059
LB 981Provide powers to cities of the metropolitan class to regulate housing authorities and change provisions of the Nebraska Housing Agency ActHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB981 amended into LB1114 by AM2633
LB 799Adopt the Service Contract Reporting ActHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB799 amended into LB1135 by AM2460
LB 1130Adopt the Community Improvement District ActHere: failed in committeeMike JacobsonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1130 amended into LB1114 by AM2360
LB 1113Change provisions relating to certain notices under the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 988Change provisions of the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeGlen MeyerReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1227Change provisions relating to local energy codes and local electrical codesHere: failed in committeeBob AndersenReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 447Provide certain requirements for redevelopment contracts under the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeJohn CavanaughReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 1041Provide requirements for cities, villages, and counties relating to accessory dwelling unitsHere: failed in committeeVictor RountreeReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 842Authorize certain municipal contracts and agreements relating to parking facilitiesHere: failed in committeeVictor RountreeReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB842 amended into LB1135 by AM2460
LB 1214Create a pilot program for neighborhood data collaborativesHere: failed in committeeTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 450Change provisions relating to the Property Assessed Clean Energy ActHere: failed in committeeJohn FredricksonReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 321Change provisions relating to the board of trustees for sanitary and improvement districtsHere: failed in committeeRita SandersReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 811Change provisions relating to the municipalities that are authorized to form their own land banks under the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank ActHere: failed in committeeRobert DoverReported from committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB811 amended into LB1135 by AM2821
LB 291Adopt the Aid to Municipalities ActHere: failed in committeeUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 702Adopt the Neighborhood Empowerment ActHere: failed in committeeTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Indefinitely postponed
LB 915Change the number of authorized inland port districts under the Municipal Inland Port Authority ActHere: failed in committeeLoren LippincottReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB915 amended into LB1114 by AM2360
LB 1168Authorize the issuance of conduit revenue bonds under the Community Development LawHere: failed in committeeWoody WordekemperReferred to committeeDid not passApr 17, 2026Provisions/portions of LB1168 amended into LB1135 by AM2460
LR 432Interim study to examine how current residential building codes affect the cost of rehabilitating older properties and if changes need to be made to such codes to lessen the cost of rehabilitationHere: left pendingRobert DoverReferred to committeeDid not passMar 30, 2026Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
LR 420Interim study to examine any issues within the jurisdiction of the Urban Affairs Committee of the Legislature that may arise during the interimHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passMar 30, 2026Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
LR 460Interim study to examine residential building codes and land development regulations and which specific codes may be cost prohibitive in the building of affordable and workforce housingHere: left pendingRobert DoverReferred to committeeDid not passMar 30, 2026Referred to Urban Affairs Committee
LR 215Interim study to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of developing a neighborhood-level data infrastructure framework for Nebraska, similar to the National Neighborhood Indicators Partnership modelHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
LR 244Interim study to examine the state of housing for individuals returning home from incarceration in OmahaHere: left pendingAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
LR 151Interim study to hear reports submitted pursuant to the Poverty Elimination Action Plan ActHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
LR 239Interim study to examine the status and impact of food access in urban qualified census tracts, with a focus on access to fresh, nutritious foodHere: left pendingAshlei SpiveyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
LR 147Interim study to examine land banks under the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank ActHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 16, 2025
LR 213Interim study to examine the connection between neighborhood-level investment and youth outcomes, including, but not limited to, educational attainment, youth violence, and long-term well beingHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 25, 2025Notice of hearing for October 24, 2025
LR 222Interim study to investigate the prevalence of bed bugs in public housing located within cities of the metropolitan classHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for November 07, 2025
LR 146Interim study to examine the intersection of tax increment financing and affordable housing within the State of NebraskaHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for October 24, 2025
LR 86Interim study to identify and examine the state of affordable and accessible housing in NebraskaHere: left pendingVictor RountreeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for October 24, 2025
LR 165Interim study to examine the concentration and impact of nonprofit organizations in historically marginalized communities, specifically North and South OmahaHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for October 24, 2025
LR 163Interim study to examine the impact of lead and other environmental pollutants on the health and well-being of Nebraska communitiesHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for October 24, 2025
LR 150Interim study to examine the current powers of city councils for cities of the metropolitan classHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for November 07, 2025
LR 173Interim study to investigate the financial and structural barriers impeding Nebraskans from attaining homeownershipHere: left pendingTerrell McKinneyReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for November 07, 2025
LR 149Interim study to explore methods for providing hearing notices for municipalitiesHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 18, 2025Notice of hearing for November 07, 2025
LR 148Interim study to examine issues under the jurisdiction of the Urban Affairs CommitteeHere: left pendingUrban Affairs CommitteeReferred to committeeDid not passSep 2, 2025Notice of hearing for September 12, 2025
LB 531Provide an exception to the requirement that buildings constructed with state funds comply with the 2018 International Energy Conservation CodeHere: failed in committeeKathleen KauthReported from committeeDid not passJun 6, 2025Provisions/portions of LB531 amended into LB288 by AM1181

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