Interim Hearings
Interim Hearings can also be viewed on the Legislative Calendar. A print-friendly copy of the weekly listing can be found print friendly available here. Please note that the PDF data may not reflect the most current data available on this page. The results are also available for download in a csv file. How to use a csv file
The order of the bills listed may not be the order in which they are heard that day in committee.
Agriculture
Location: Room 1524
Time: 1:30 PM
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LR375
Introducer:
Ibach
Description:
Interim study to examine different methods, including potential statutory changes, to address the need to recruit, train, and retain individuals who practice production animal veterinary services in Nebraska
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LR399
Introducer:
Halloran
Description:
Interim study to review occupational regulations under the Nebraska Potato Development Act and the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act for purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act
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LR374
Introducer:
Ibach
Description:
Interim study to examine the availability of healthy and affordable food choices in Nebraska communities
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LR400
Introducer:
Halloran
Description:
Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Committee
Note: Informational Briefing - federal disease traceability rule. INVITED TESTIMONY ONLY |
Appropriations / Revenue
Location: Room 1524
Time: 11:30 AM
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Presentation of the 2024 Nebraska Tax Incentive Annual Report from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Open to the Public.
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Presentation of the 2024 Nebraska Tax Expenditure Annual Report from the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Open to the Public.
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Appropriations
Location: Room 1524
Time: 9:00 AM
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Introducer
Description
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LR361
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, M.
Description:
Interim study to conduct a review of the fees that fund Nebraska's cash funds
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Education
Location: Room 1525
Time: 9:30 AM
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LR419
Introducer:
Hughes
Description:
Interim study to examine school meal programs in Nebraska
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LR385
Introducer:
Linehan
Description:
Interim study to examine state standardized testing required in elementary and secondary public schools and the (AQuESTT) system used to classify schools under the Quality Education Accountability Act
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Education
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:00 PM
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Description
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LR303
Introducer:
Murman
Description:
Interim study to examine the viability of adopting the Classical Learning Test as an option for meeting admissions requirements at the University of Nebraska and the Nebraska state colleges
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LR378
Introducer:
Murman
Description:
Interim study to examine the viability of selling land managed by the Board of Educational Lands and Funds
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LR496
Introducer:
Description:
Interim study to examine issues relating to the State Department of Education
Note: LR 496 will be conducted as a briefing with the Senators on the Education Committee and Commissioner of Education Dr. Brian Maher. |
Education
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:00 PM
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Description
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LR425
Introducer:
Murman
Description:
Interim study to examine the challenges faced by families with special needs students in enrolling such students as option students in other school districts under the enrollment option program
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LR320
Introducer:
Conrad
Description:
Interim study to examine changes to the enrollment option program to ensure students with disabilities have an increased ability to access enrollment opportunities
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Education
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:00 PM
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Introducer
Description
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LR321
Introducer:
Conrad
Description:
Interim study to determine the scope and use of student surveillance, monitoring, and tracking technology by school officials in Nebraska
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LR341
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to determine the scope and use by school districts of a ban and bar action, banning and barring individuals from school property
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LR439
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to explore whether the size of school districts has contributed to historical student underachievement within the Class V school district
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LR440
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to examine how to close the educational achievement gap in the Class V school district
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Location: Room 1525
Time: 9:30 AM
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Description
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LR357
Introducer:
Holdcroft
Description:
Interim study to determine to what extent, if any, there is a necessity to bolster election security in the State of Nebraska
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:30 PM
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Description
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LR362
Introducer:
Brewer
Description:
Interim study to examine the dangers posed by artificial intelligence for elections
Note: Invited Testimony Only - Combined Hearing with LR 412 |
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LR412
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, J.
Description:
Interim study to examine changes to state law regarding the use of artificial intelligence in political campaigns
Note: Invited Testimony Only - Combined Hearing with LR 362 |
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Location: Room 1525
Time: 9:30 AM
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Introducer
Description
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LR363
Introducer:
Brewer
Description:
Interim study to review the credentialing requirements for water-based fire protection system contractors in furtherance of the purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
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LR364
Introducer:
Brewer
Description:
Interim study to review the credentialing requirements for private detectives, private detective agencies, and plain clothes investigators in furtherance of the purposes of the Occupational Board Reform Act
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:30 PM
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Description
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LR355
Introducer:
Conrad
Description:
Interim study to examine and compare the process for adopting, promulgating, and eliminating rules and regulations in Nebraska and in other states, and updates to the Administrative Procedure Act
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR338
Introducer:
Riepe
Description:
Interim study to examine health care delivery systems situated in rural areas, defined as all counties except Douglas, Lancaster, and Sarpy
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR415
Introducer:
Cavanaugh, M.
Description:
Interim study to examine the historic unwind of the federal COVID-19 Medicaid continuous coverage requirements as implemented by the Department of Health and Human Services
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Presentation, Nebraska Children's Commission
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Presentation, Foster Care Review Board
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR428
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Interim study to review how the State of Nebraska can ensure it has effective emergency medical services in rural communities
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LR429
Introducer:
Hardin
Description:
Interim study to examine the Child Care Licensing Act and the availability and affordability of liability insurance for licensed child care providers in Nebraska
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LR373
Introducer:
Ibach
Description:
Interim study to examine different methods, including potential statutory changes, to address the need to recruit, train, and retain individuals to practice dentistry in Nebraska
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LR377
Introducer:
von Gillern
Description:
Interim study to examine the components of the State of Nebraska's public health registry data collection and the release of that data to appropriate research entities
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LR443
Introducer:
Wishart
Description:
Interim study to examine assisted-living facility reimbursement rates at different facilities throughout Nebraska
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR392
Introducer:
Hansen
Description:
Interim study to examine the costs and frequency of rebasing provider rates and to develop a methodology for rebasing such rates
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Health and Human Services
Location: Room 1510
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR397
Introducer:
Description:
Interim study to examine the structure and processes of the credentialing review process known as the "407 process"
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LR366
Introducer:
Day
Description:
Interim study to examine opportunities under the medical assistance program to improve state beneficiaries' social determinants of health by allowing coverage of clinically appropriate interventions that address enrollees' health-related social needs
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LR433
Introducer:
Day
Description:
Interim study to examine the availability and access to data regarding maternal and infant health care in Nebraska
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Meeting of the Legislative Council
Location: Younes Conference Center North, Kearney, NE
Time: 9:00 AM
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Special
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Meeting of the Legislative Council
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Meeting of the Legislative Council
Location: Younes Conference Center North, Kearney, NE
Time: 1:00 PM
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Special
Introducer:
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Meeting of the Legislative Council
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Natural Resources
Location: Jack J Huck Continuing Education Center, Southeast Community College, 301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE 68510
Time: 1:00 PM
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LR469
Introducer:
Description:
Interim study to examine existing, new, and emerging technologies in the nuclear energy industry
Note: *Invited Testimony Only |
Nebraska Retirement Systems
Location: Room 1525
Time: 9:30 AM
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LR408
Introducer:
McDonnell
Description:
Interim study to examine the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems administered by the Public Employees Retirement Board
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Presentation of the OSERS/OPS Audit
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Nebraska Retirement Systems
Location: Room 1525
Time: 9:30 AM
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Introducer
Description
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LR409
Introducer:
McDonnell
Description:
Interim study to carry out the provisions of section 13-2402, which requires the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee to monitor underfunded defined benefit plans administered by political subdivisions
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Revenue
Location: Room 1524
Time: 1:30 PM
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Description
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LR314
Introducer:
Clements
Description:
Interim study to examine adjustments to county revenue sources and elimination of unnecessary county expenses to compensate for a phaseout of the Nebraska inheritance tax by 2029
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
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LR435
Introducer:
Raybould
Description:
Interim study to assess the loss of funding to Nebraska counties as a result of an elimination of the Nebraska inheritance tax and to identify potential state funding sources to replace lost revenue
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Revenue
Location: Norfolk City Council Chambers 309 North 5th Street Norfolk, Nebraska 68701
Time: 9:00 AM
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Introducer
Description
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LR418
Introducer:
Dover
Description:
Interim study to examine the current property tax valuation process
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Revenue
Location: Room 1524
Time: 1:30 PM
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Introducer
Description
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LR367
Introducer:
Day
Description:
Interim study to examine mechanisms to slow the rise of property tax valuations during periods of rapid property value increases
Note: Invited Testimony Only. |
Revenue
Location: Room 1524
Time: 1:30 PM
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Introducer
Description
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LR349
Introducer:
Linehan
Description:
Interim study to examine the funding sources, including tax incentives and other methods, used for early childhood education programs in Nebraska
Note: Invited Testimony Only. |
Revenue
Location: Room 1524
Time: 1:30 PM
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Introducer
Description
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LR384
Introducer:
Linehan
Description:
Interim study to examine nonprofit organizations, their nonprofit status, the way they use their nontaxable income, and the ways they use their nontaxable income for political purposes
Note: Invited Testimony Only |
Revenue
This hearing will operate under annotated committee guidelines
Location: Room 1524
Time: 9:00 AM
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Description
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LR7CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for increasing tax rates without voter approval at a general election
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LR8CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for levying new taxes without voter approval at a general election
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LR9CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for extending expiring taxes without voter approval at a general election
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LR10CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for changing tax policies that directly result in net increased tax revenue without voter approval at a general election
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LR11CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for creating certain debts or other financial obligations without pledged cash reserves as prescribed and without voter approval at a general election
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LR12CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to have voter approval at a general election before levying a new tax
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LR13CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to have voter approval at a general election before increasing any tax rate
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LR14CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to have voter approval at a general election before extending any expiring tax
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LR15CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to have voter approval at a general election before changing tax policies that will directly result in net increased tax revenue
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LR16CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to have voter approval at a general election before creating certain debts or other financial obligations without pledged cash reserves
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LR17CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to require political subdivisions to maintain reserves for emergencies
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LR18CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for failing to maintain reserves
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LR19CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from increasing fiscal year spending beyond a limit based on inflation and population change unless approved by voters at a general election
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LR20CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against the state for increasing fiscal year spending beyond a limit based on inflation and population change unless approved by voters at a general election
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LR21CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to prohibit political subdivisions from increasing fiscal year spending beyond a limit based on inflation and population change unless approved by voters at a general election
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LR22CA
Introducer:
Slama
Description:
Constitutional amendment to authorize suits against political subdivisions for increasing fiscal year spending beyond a limit based on inflation and population change unless approved by voters at a general election
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Special
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Description:
Note: The Revenue Committee will break for lunch between 1:00 - 1:30 pm. |
Transportation and Telecommunications
Location: Room 1113
Time: 1:30 PM
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Description
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Joint Meeting of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and the Nebraska Broadband Office on Report of status of Broadband in Nebraska
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Location: Room 1113
Time: 10:00 AM
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Special
Introducer:
Description:
Joint meeting of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee and the Appropriations Committee to receive the Department of Transportation Highway Needs Study Report (Invited Testimony Only)
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Location: Room 1113
Time: 1:30 PM
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Introducer
Description
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Document:
LR402
Introducer:
DeBoer
Description:
Interim study to examine and monitor broadband expansion in Nebraska
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Location: Room 1113
Time: 12:00 PM
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Description
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Appointment
Introducer:
Description:
Doerr, Phillip - Nebraska Information Technology Commission
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Appointment
Introducer:
Description:
Watson, Nathan - Nebraska Information Technology Commission
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LB29
Introducer:
Day
Description:
Provide for the sale of certain state-owned aircraft and prohibit the acquisition or maintenance of certain aircraft
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Urban Affairs
Location: Room 1525
Time: 1:30 PM
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Introducer
Description
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Document:
LR441
Introducer:
Armendariz
Description:
Interim study to examine the impact of local housing regulations on Nebraska's housing supply
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LR438
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to review the occupational regulations for fire alarm inspectors
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LR437
Introducer:
Description:
Interim study to examine issues within the jurisdiction of the Urban Affairs Committee
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LR359
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to review the concept of property development in the State of Nebraska
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LR360
Introducer:
McKinney
Description:
Interim study to review the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act
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