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NE LB981
NE LB981Provide powers to cities of the metropolitan class to regulate housing authorities and change provisions of the Nebraska Housing Agency Act
summary
Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
109th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to political subdivisions; to amend section 71-1575, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 14-102, 71-1572, and 71-15,169, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to provide powers to cities of the metropolitan class to regulate housing authorities by ordinance; to define terms; to change provisions relating to a complaint process, provide duties for certain housing agencies relating to bed bugs, and require a report under the Nebraska Housing Agency Act; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
AI Summary
This bill grants cities of the metropolitan class the authority to regulate housing authorities within their jurisdiction through city ordinances, specifically allowing them to require compliance with city rental inspection and registration ordinances, code enforcement, and residential rental property inspections. It also amends the Nebraska Housing Agency Act to include definitions for "bed bug" and "pest control professional," and mandates that housing agencies for metropolitan class cities conduct visual inspections for bed bugs before renting units, refrain from renting units with known infestations, disclose adjacent infestations to prospective tenants, and cover the costs of investigating and remediating bed bug issues. Furthermore, these housing agencies will be required to submit semi-annual reports to the city and the Legislature's Urban Affairs Committee detailing pest control activities, eviction filings, complaint resolutions, vacancy rates, and board meeting updates.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Urban Affairs Committee (Unicameral)
Last Action
Urban Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 2/3/2026 Room 1200) (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=62857 |
| Fiscal Note for LB981 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/FN/LB981_20260202-125700.pdf |
| Analysis - Statement of Intent | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/SI/LB981.pdf |
| Kauth FA637 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/AM/FA637.pdf |
| BillText | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/FloorDocs/109/PDF/Intro/LB981.pdf |
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