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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-2623 — NE Code / Chapter 30 / Section 30-2623
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Status: in_force

(a) On petition of the ward or any person interested in his welfare, the court may remove a guardian and appoint a successor if in the best interests of the ward. On petition of the guardian, the court may accept his resignation and make any other order which may be appropriate.

(b) An order adjudicating incapacity may specify a minimum period, not exceeding one year, during which no petition for an adjudication that the ward is no longer incapacitated may be filed without special leave. Subject to this restriction, the ward or any person interested in his welfare may petition for an order that he is no longer incapacitated, and for removal or resignation of the guardian. A request for this order may be made by informal letter to the court or judge and any person who knowingly interferes with transmission of this kind of request to the court or judge may be adjudged guilty of contempt of court.

(c) Before removing a guardian, accepting the resignation of a guardian, or ordering that a ward's incapacity has terminated, the court, following the same procedures to safeguard the rights of the ward as apply to a petition for appointment of a guardian, may send a visitor to the residence of the present guardian and to the place where the ward resides or is detained, to observe conditions and report in writing to the court.

Laws 1974, LB 354, § 241, UPC § 5-307.

By using the phrase "any person interested in his welfare," the Legislature intended to allow persons who are interested in a protected person, but who do not satisfy the definition of "interested person," to bring matters affecting the welfare of protected persons to the attention of the local probate court. In re Guardianship of Gilmore, 11 Neb. App. 876, 662 N.W.2d 221 (2003).

By using the phrase "any person interested in his welfare," the Legislature intended to allow persons who are interested in a protected person, but who do not satisfy the definition of "interested person," to bring matters affecting the welfare of protected persons to the attention of the local probate court. In re Guardianship of Gilmore, 11 Neb. App. 876, 662 N.W.2d 221 (2003).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-1203 — NE Code / Chapter 71 / Section 71-1203
View Statute 71-1203
Status: in_force

For purposes of the Sex Offender Commitment Act:

(1) The definitions found in sections 71-904.02 , 71-904.03 , 71-905 , 71-906 , 71-907 , 71-910 , 71-911 , 71-914.01 , 71-914.02 , 71-914.03 , and 83-174.01 apply;

(2) Administrator means the administrator or other chief administrative officer of a treatment facility, medical facility, jail, or Department of Correctional Services facility or his or her designee;

(3) Outpatient treatment means treatment ordered by a mental health board directing a subject to comply with specified outpatient treatment requirements, including, but not limited to, (a) taking prescribed medication, (b) reporting to a mental health professional or treatment facility for treatment or for monitoring of the subject's condition, or (c) participating in individual or group therapy or educational, rehabilitation, residential, or vocational programs;

(4)(a) Subject means any person concerning whom (i) a certificate has been filed under section 71-1204 , (ii) a certificate has been filed under section 71-919 and such person is held pursuant to subdivision (2)(b) of section 71-919 , or (iii) a petition has been filed under the Sex Offender Commitment Act.

(b) Subject also includes a person who is a member of a tribe or eligible for membership in a tribe, who is domiciled within Indian country in Nebraska, and concerning whom sex offender involuntary commitment or emergency protective custody proceedings have been initiated under tribal law.

(c) Subject does not include any person under eighteen years of age unless such person is an emancipated minor; and

(5) Treatment facility means a facility which provides services for persons who are dangerous sex offenders.

Laws 2006, LB 1199, § 59;

Laws 2024, LB1288, § 25;

Laws 2025, LB150, § 121.

The explicit purpose of the Sex Offender Commitment Act is to protect the public from sex offenders who continue to pose a threat of harm to others. In re Interest of J.R., 277 Neb. 362, 762 N.W.2d 305 (2009).

The explicit purpose of the Sex Offender Commitment Act is to protect the public from sex offenders who continue to pose a threat of harm to others. In re Interest of J.R., 277 Neb. 362, 762 N.W.2d 305 (2009).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-964.01 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-964.01
View Statute 2-964.01
Status: in_force

Any person or public agency may institute legal action for the failure to comply with the Noxious Weed Control Act.

Laws 1989, LB 49, § 14.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1306.02 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1306.02
View Statute 39-1306.02
Status: in_force

When any political or governmental subdivision or any public corporation of this state has an allotment of federal-aid funds made available to it by the federal government, the department shall give notice to the political or governmental subdivision of the amount of such funds the department has allotted to it, and, that the duration of the allotment to the political or governmental subdivision or public corporation is for not less than an eighteen-month period, which notice shall state the last date of such allotment to the subdivision or political corporation. The department shall give notice a second time six months before the last date of such allotment of the impending six months expiration of the allotment and of the amount of funds remaining.

Laws 1969, c. 330, § 2, p. 1185;

Laws 2017, LB339, § 123.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 45-348 — NE Code / Chapter 45 / Section 45-348
View Statute 45-348
Status: in_force

Every installment loan licensee shall permit payment to be made in advance in any amount equal to one or more full installments on any loan contract at any time during regular business hours, but the licensee may apply such payment first to all accrued charges in full up to the date of such payment.

Laws 1965, c. 268, § 15, p. 765;

Laws 2005, LB 533, § 48;

Laws 2009, LB327, § 18;

Laws 2012, LB965, § 6;

Laws 2016, LB778, § 6;

Laws 2019, LB355, § 6;

Laws 2025, LB474, § 69.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1506 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-1506
View Statute 46-1506
Status: in_force

Within sixty days after the last time for public comment under section 46-1505 , the controlling entity shall make a final designation of the boundaries of the wellhead protection area and the controls necessary to protect the water in the wellhead protection area and shall submit them to the director for approval or disapproval. Such approval shall be based on whether the boundaries of the wellhead protection area are reasonably defined, the controls are reasonably related to the purpose of ground water protection in the area, and such approval is in the public interest. The director shall act on the proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls within ninety days after the date the proposals are received by him or her.

If the director approves the proposed boundaries and controls, he or she shall so notify the controlling entity, but the boundaries and controls shall not be deemed effective until the controlling entity has adopted such boundaries and controls by ordinance or resolution. If the director disapproves either or both of the proposals, he or she shall return the proposals to the controlling entity with an explanation of the reasons for such disapproval. The controlling entity may revise such proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls and, after notice and hearing as provided for in the original proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls, submit the revised proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls to the director for approval or disapproval.

If the director does not act on either the original or revised proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls within ninety days after submission by the controlling entity, the proposed designation of boundaries and proposed controls shall be deemed approved by the director.

Laws 1998, LB 1161, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 20-336 — NE Code / Chapter 20 / Section 20-336
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Status: in_force

(1) If an election is not made under section 20-335 with respect to a charge issued under section 20-333 , the commission shall provide an opportunity for a hearing on the record with respect to the charge. The commission shall delegate the conduct of a hearing under this section to a hearing officer. The hearing officer shall meet the qualifications of a judge of the district court prescribed in section 24-301 or any successor statute. The hearing officer shall be appointed by the commission pursuant to rules and regulations promulgated by the commission. The hearing officer shall conduct the hearing at a place in the vicinity of the place where the discriminatory housing practice is alleged to have occurred or to be about to occur.

(2) At the hearing each party may appear in person, be represented by counsel, present evidence, cross-examine witnesses, and obtain the issuance of subpoenas under section 20-334 . Any aggrieved person may intervene as a party in the proceeding. The rules of evidence shall apply to the presentation of evidence in such hearing as they would in a civil action in district court.

(3)(a) Discovery in administrative proceedings under this section shall be conducted as expeditiously and inexpensively as possible consistent with the need of all parties to obtain relevant evidence.

(b) A hearing under this section shall be conducted as expeditiously and inexpensively as possible consistent with the needs and rights of the parties to obtain a fair hearing and a complete record.

(4) Any resolution of a charge before issuance of a final order under section 20-337 shall require the consent of the aggrieved person on whose behalf the charge is issued.

(5) A hearing officer may not continue administrative proceedings under this section regarding any alleged discriminatory housing practice after the filing of a civil action by the aggrieved party under state or federal law seeking relief with respect to that discriminatory housing practice.

Laws 1991, LB 825, § 37.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-369 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-369
View Statute 44-369
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any company or agent thereof to hypothecate, sell or dispose of a promissory note, received in payment for any part of a premium on a policy of insurance applied for under the provisions of this chapter, prior to the delivery of the policy to the applicant.

Laws 1913, c. 154, § 154, p. 471;

R.S.1913, § 3291;

Laws 1919, c. 190, tit. V, art. XI, § 19, p. 653;

C.S.1922, § 7898;

C.S.1929, § 44-1119;

R.S.1943, § 44-369.

Sale or pledge of note given for insurance premium is unlawful prior to delivery of policy. Standard Investment Co. v. Fisher, 126 Neb. 394, 253 N.W. 427 (1934).

Sale or pledge of note given for insurance premium is unlawful prior to delivery of policy. Standard Investment Co. v. Fisher, 126 Neb. 394, 253 N.W. 427 (1934).

Evidence was insufficient to show good faith in the purchase of note which was bought before insurance policy delivered. State Bank v. House, 114 Neb. 681, 209 N.W. 246 (1926).

Evidence was insufficient to show good faith in the purchase of note which was bought before insurance policy delivered. State Bank v. House, 114 Neb. 681, 209 N.W. 246 (1926).

A bank purchasing with full knowledge that the note was given to pay insurance prior to delivery of policy is not a bona fide holder and cannot recover thereon. Stockmen's State Bank v. Fisher, 106 Neb. 525, 184 N.W. 55 (1921).

A bank purchasing with full knowledge that the note was given to pay insurance prior to delivery of policy is not a bona fide holder and cannot recover thereon. Stockmen's State Bank v. Fisher, 106 Neb. 525, 184 N.W. 55 (1921).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-3029 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3029
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Status: in_force

If a digital asset depository fails to submit any report required by the Nebraska Financial Innovation Act or by order or rules and regulations of the director within the prescribed period, the director may impose and collect a fee of five thousand dollars for each day the report is overdue, as established by order of the director. The fee shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Department of Banking and Finance Settlement Cash Fund.

Laws 2021, LB649, § 29.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 16-220 — NE Code / Chapter 16 / Section 16-220
View Statute 16-220
Status: in_force

A city of the first class may require from any officer of the city at any time a report in detail of the transactions in his or her office or of any matters connected therewith.

Laws 1901, c. 18, § 48, XXV, p. 251;

R.S.1913, § 4836;

C.S.1922, § 4004;

C.S.1929, § 16-221;

R.S.1943, § 16-220;

Laws 2016, LB704, § 26.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 21-1783 — NE Code / Chapter 21 / Section 21-1783
View Statute 21-1783
Status: in_force

(1) Share accounts may be owned by a member in trust for a beneficiary.

(2) A beneficiary may be a minor, but no beneficiary, unless a member in his or her own right, shall be permitted to vote, obtain loans, or hold office or be required to pay a membership fee.

(3) Payment of part or all of such trust account to the party in whose name the account is held shall, to the extent of such payment, discharge the liability of the credit union to that party and to the beneficiary, and the credit union shall be under no obligation to see to the application of such payment.

(4) In the event of the death of the party who owns the trust account, the account funds and any dividends thereon shall be paid to the beneficiary if the credit union has not been given any other written notice of the existence or terms of any other trust and has not received a court order as to the disposition of the account.

Laws 1996, LB 948, § 83.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-1099 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-1099
View Statute 44-1099
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Insurance, or any person he or she may appoint, may examine any domestic, foreign, or alien society transacting or applying for admission to transact business in this state in the same manner as authorized for examination of domestic, foreign, or alien insurers. Requirements of notice and an opportunity to respond before findings are made public as provided in the laws regulating insurers shall also be applicable to the examination of societies.

(2) The expense of each examination and of each valuation, including compensation and actual expense of examiners, shall be paid by the society examined or whose certificates are valued, upon statements furnished by the Director of Insurance.

Laws 1985, LB 508, § 28.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 13-521 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 13-521
View Statute 13-521
Status: in_force

A governmental unit may choose not to increase its total of restricted funds by the full amount allowed by law in a particular year. In such cases, the governmental unit may carry forward to future budget years the amount of unused restricted funds authority. The governmental unit shall calculate its unused restricted funds authority and submit an accounting of such amount with the budget documents for that year. Such unused restricted funds authority may then be used in later years for increases in the total of restricted funds allowed by law. Any unused budget authority existing on April 8, 1998, by reason of any prior law may be used for increases in restricted funds authority.

Laws 1996, LB 299, § 4;

Laws 1998, LB 989, § 4.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 17-306 — NE Code / Chapter 17 / Section 17-306
View Statute 17-306
Status: in_force

(1) The registered voters of a city of the second class may vote to discontinue organization as a city of the second class and organize as a village. The issue may be placed before the voters by a resolution adopted by the city council or by petition signed by one-fourth of the registered voters of such city.

(2) The petitions shall conform to section 32-628 . The Secretary of State shall design the form to be used for the petitions. Petition signers and petition circulators shall conform to the requirements of sections 32-629 and 32-630 . The city council shall submit the petitions to the election commissioner or county clerk for signature verification pursuant to section 32-631 . The required number of signatures shall be one-fourth of the number of voters registered in the city at the last statewide general election. The election commissioner or county clerk shall notify the city council within thirty days after receiving the petitions from the city council whether the required number of signatures has been gathered. The city shall reimburse the county for any costs incurred by the election commissioner or county clerk.

(3) If the city council determines that the petitions are in proper form and signed by the necessary number of registered voters or after adoption of the resolution by the city council, the city council shall submit the question to the voters of whether to discontinue organization as a city of the second class and organize as a village at a special election pursuant to section 32-559 or at the same time as a local or statewide primary or general election held in the city of the second class. The form of ballot shall be For organization as a village, and Against organization as a village, and at the same election the voters shall vote for five trustees for the village. If a majority of the votes cast are For organization as a village, then such city shall within sixty days after such election become a village and be governed under the laws of this state applicable to a village unless at some future election such village votes to reorganize as a city of the second class in the manner provided in section 17-306.01 .

Laws 1879, § 53, p. 205;

Laws 1909, c. 21, § 1, p. 189;

R.S.1913, § 5077;

C.S.1922, § 4249;

C.S.1929, § 17-301;

R.S.1943, § 17-306;

Laws 1972, LB 661, § 3;

Laws 2014, LB702, § 3.

Whenever a city of second class desires to discontinue its organization and return to a village organization, it may do so. State ex rel. Hostetter v. Holden, 19 Neb. 249, 27 N.W. 120 (1886).

Whenever a city of second class desires to discontinue its organization and return to a village organization, it may do so. State ex rel. Hostetter v. Holden, 19 Neb. 249, 27 N.W. 120 (1886).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 1-109 — NE Code / Chapter 1 / Section 1-109
View Statute 1-109
Status: in_force

(1) In December of each year, the board shall make available for public distribution an annual register containing the names, arranged alphabetically by classifications, of all persons holding permits, the names of the members of the board, and such other matters as may be deemed proper by the board. The register shall be made available to each permitholder.

(2) The board shall employ an executive director, additional personnel, and any other assistance as it may require for the performance of its duties. Unless otherwise directed by the board, the executive director shall keep a record of all proceedings, transactions, and official acts of the board, be custodian of all the records of the board, and perform such other duties as the board may require.

Laws 1957, c. 1, § 4, p. 57;

Laws 1981, LB 92, § 2;

Laws 1994, LB 1005, § 1;

Laws 1997, LB 114, § 7;

Laws 2009, LB31, § 3.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-2305 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-2305
View Statute 8-2305
Status: in_force

An out-of-state trust company may establish and maintain branch trust offices in Nebraska only if (1) the requirements of sections 8-2306 and 8-2307 are met and (2) the home state of the out-of-state trust company authorizes the establishment and maintenance of branch trust offices in that state by a Nebraska trust company under conditions no more restrictive than those imposed by the laws of Nebraska, as determined by the director.

Laws 1998, LB 1321, § 58.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 4-106 — NE Code / Chapter 4 / Section 4-106
View Statute 4-106
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any alien to be elected to or hold any office in a labor or educational organization in the State of Nebraska. Any person, officer, or any member of any labor organization knowingly or willfully violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a Class III misdemeanor.

Laws 1963, c. 20, § 1, p. 103;

Laws 1977, LB 40, § 34.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-1509 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-1509
View Statute 2-1509
Status: in_force

(1) Applicants for funds may file an application with the department for a grant or loan from the Water Sustainability Fund. Applications for grants to the department itself shall be filed by the department. Each application shall be filed in such manner and form and be accompanied by such information as may be prescribed by the Chief Water Officer and the commission.

(2) Any such application shall:

(a) Describe the nature and purpose of the proposed program, project, or activity;

(b) Set forth or be accompanied by a plan for development of the proposed program, project, or activity, together with engineering, economic, and financial feasibility data and information, and such estimated costs of construction or implementation as may be required by the Chief Water Officer and the commission;

(c) State whether money other than that for which the application is made will be used to help in meeting program, project, or activity costs and whether such money is available or has been sought for this purpose;

(d) When appropriate, state that the applicant holds or can acquire title to all lands or has the necessary easements and rights-of-way for the program, project, or activity and related lands and has or may acquire all water rights necessary for the proposed program, project, or activity;

(e) Show that the applicant possesses all necessary authority to undertake or participate in the proposed program, project, or activity; and

(f) Demonstrate the probable environmental and ecological consequences that may result from such proposed program, project, or activity.

(3) Upon receipt of an application, the Chief Water Officer shall evaluate and investigate all aspects of the proposed program, project, or activity and the proposed schedule for development and completion of such program, project, or activity, determine eligibility for funding, and make appropriate recommendations to the commission pursuant to sections 2-1506 to 2-1513 . As a part of his or her investigation, the Chief Water Officer shall consider whether the plan for development of the program, project, or activity is satisfactory. If the Chief Water Officer determines that the plan is unsatisfactory or that the application does not contain adequate information upon which to make determinations, the Chief Water Officer shall return the application to the applicant and may make such recommendations to the applicant as are considered necessary to make the plan or the application satisfactory.

(4) Requests for utilization of the Water Sustainability Fund for state participation in any water and related land-water resources projects shall also be filed with the department for the Chief Water Officer's evaluation, investigation, and recommendations. Such requests shall be filed in the manner and form and be accompanied by such information as shall be prescribed by the department and the commission.

Laws 2014, LB1098, § 6;

Laws 2025, LB317, § 16.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1413 — NE Code / Chapter 13 / Section 43-1413
43-1413
Status: in_force

In any local law, ordinance or resolution, or in any public or judicial proceeding, or in any process, notice, order, decree, judgment, record or other public document or paper, the terms bastard or illegitimate child shall not be used but the term child born out of wedlock shall be used in substitution therefor and with the same force and effect.

Laws 1941, c. 81, § 14, p. 326;

C.S.Supp.,1941, § 43-714;

R.S.1943, § 13-115;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 13-115.