The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023. As of January 25, 75 legislative days remain in the session. The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2023. Bill introduction concluded on January 18. In our last update, we analyzed 36 bills from […]
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Chart From Days 1-5 of Nebraska Bill Introduction
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023. As of January 13, 82 legislative days remain in the session. The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2023. Bill introduction will conclude on January 18. Through the first five days of bill introduction, we identified […]
Summaries from Days 1-5 of Nebraska Bill Introduction
The First Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 4, 2023. As of January 13, 82 legislative days remain in the session. The Legislature will adjourn sine die on June 9, 2023. Bill introduction will conclude on January 18. Through the first five days of bill introduction, we identified […]
Nebraska Supreme Court: State Traffic Laws Preempt Contrary Municipal Ordinances
State v. Albarenga, 313 Neb. 72 (2022). After observing Seidy Albarenga run a red light, a Lincoln police officer pulled her over. Albarenga had turned left from a one-way street onto another one-way street despite a left-turn signal that showed solid red. Lincoln Municipal Code section 10.12.030 prohibits drivers from […]
Nebraska Supreme Court: Municipal Ordinance Held Valid to Impose Landlord Guaranty of Utility Services
REO Enters. v. Village of Dorchester, 312 Neb. 792 (2022). This case concerns a municipal ordinance the Village of Dorchester (“Village”) enacted. Plaintiff contested a portion of the ordinance requiring a landlord to guarantee a tenant’s utility service. The Plaintiff challenged the ordinance under several legal theories, including the prohibition […]