Dirt Alert

In light of COVID-19, on March 16, 2020, the Nebraska Legislature suspended the legislative session until further notice. The Legislature is 40 days into the 60-day session, which began on January 3, 2020. We anticipate the Legislature will reconvene at some point this spring or summer to complete the remaining […]

I. INTRODUCTION The virus named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes have been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (commonly referred to as “COVID-19”). On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared COVID-19 a “public emergency of international concern.” On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary […]

The Second Session of the Nebraska Legislature convened January 8, 2020. This Dirt Alert provides an update on certain bills introduced during Days 6-10 of the Second Session related to economic development, municipal law, real estate, renewable energy, taxation, and water/natural resources law. Here is a list of the bills […]

The Second Session of the Nebraska Legislature convened January 8, 2020.  This Dirt Alert provides an update on certain bills introduced during the first five days of the Session related to economic development, municipal law, real estate, renewable energy, taxation, and water/natural resources law. Here is a list of the […]

The First Session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 9, 2019. Bill introduction concluded on January 23, 2019. The Legislature adjourned sine die six legislative days early on May 31, 2019. Provided below are summaries of 4 bills of interest following the conclusion of the First Session and […]