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NE LB7
Change provisions relating to real estate and the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act
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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Passed
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to real property; to amend sections 76-2,141, 76-3702, 76-3703, 76-3704, 76-3708, 76-3709, 76-3710, 76-3712, and 76-3715, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to affidavits for covered real estate; to define and redefine terms under the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act; to change provisions of such act relating to foreign-owned real estate, oil and gas leases, railroads, public utilities, common carriers, municipalities, manufacturing or industrial establishments, investigations and violations, and civil and criminal immunity; to harmonize provisions; to provide severability; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Foreign-owned Real Estate National Security Act to update and clarify provisions related to real estate ownership and transactions involving foreign entities, nonresident aliens, and restricted entities. The bill refines definitions of key terms like "foreign corporation," "foreign government," and "restricted entity," and establishes more specific guidelines for how such entities can purchase, own, or lease real estate in Nebraska. It requires purchasers of covered real estate to submit an affidavit confirming they are not affiliated with foreign adversaries, and imposes stricter regulations on restricted entities' ability to acquire real estate, particularly for purposes like oil and gas leases, railroad operations, public utilities, and manufacturing establishments. The bill provides a detailed enforcement mechanism that allows the Department of Agriculture and Attorney General to investigate potential violations, with the ability to issue subpoenas and require voluntary divestment of real estate interests. If voluntary divestment does not occur, the bill outlines a legal process for court-ordered divestment, including provisions for managing proceeds from such sales. The legislation aims to enhance national security by adding more robust screening and limitations on foreign real estate transactions, while also providing a clear framework for compliance and potential penalties.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor on April 7, 2025 (on 04/08/2025)
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State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58785 |
BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Slip/LB7.pdf |
BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Engrossed/LB7.pdf |
BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Final/LB7.pdf |
Enrollment and Review ER22 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/ER22.pdf |
DeKay AM310 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM310.pdf |
Agriculture AM77 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/AM77.pdf |
Analysis - Committee Statement | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/CS/LB7.pdf |
Fiscal Note for LB7 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB7_20250127-114134.pdf |
Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB7.pdf |
BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB7.pdf |
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