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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 58-866 — NE Code / Chapter 58 / Section 58-866
View Statute 58-866
Status: in_force

(1) It is the intent of the Legislature that the changes made by Laws 1993, LB 465, in the name of the Nebraska Educational Facilities Authority Act to the Nebraska Educational Finance Authority Act and in the name of the Nebraska Educational Facilities Authority to the Nebraska Educational Finance Authority shall not affect or alter any rights, privileges, or obligations existing immediately prior to September 9, 1993.

(2) It is the intent of the Legislature that the changes made by Laws 2013, LB170, in the name of the Nebraska Educational Finance Authority Act to the Nebraska Educational, Health, and Social Services Finance Authority Act and in the name of the Nebraska Educational Finance Authority to the Nebraska Educational, Health, and Social Services Finance Authority shall not affect or alter any rights, privileges, or obligations existing immediately prior to September 6, 2013.

(3) It is the intent of the Legislature that the changes made by Laws 2019, LB224, in the name of the Nebraska Educational, Health, and Social Services Finance Authority Act to the Nebraska Educational, Health, Cultural, and Social Services Finance Authority Act and in the name of the Nebraska Educational, Health, and Social Services Finance Authority to the Nebraska Educational, Health, Cultural, and Social Services Finance Authority shall not affect or alter any rights, privileges, or obligations existing immediately prior to September 1, 2019.

Laws 1993, LB 465, § 37;

R.S.1943, (1994), § 79-2964;

Laws 1995, LB 5, § 63;

R.S.1943, (2008), § 85-1763;

Laws 2013, LB170, § 66;

Laws 2019, LB224, § 38.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 24-719 — NE Code / Chapter 24 / Section 24-719
View Statute 24-719
Status: in_force

(1) Meetings of the Commission on Judicial Qualifications shall be held at least annually at Lincoln, Nebraska, or at such other place or places within the State of Nebraska and at such time as the commission may determine. A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum. No action of the commission shall be valid unless concurred in by a majority of its members. The date of the annual meeting of the commission shall be fixed by resolution of the commission and special meetings of the commission may be called at any time by the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the commission or by the Supreme Court or at the written request of any two members of the commission.

(2) To the extent permitted by the Constitution of Nebraska, the commission shall prepare and make available to the public an annual report outlining the activities of the commission in the previous year. The report shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) The total number of meetings held by the commission;

(b) The total number of complaints filed with the commission;

(c) The total number of complaints dismissed by the commission;

(d) The total number of public reprimands issued by the commission;

(e) The total number of formal complaints filed by the commission; and

(f) The costs incurred by the commission which shall include:

(i) Expenses paid to commission members pursuant to section 24-718 ;

(ii) Expenses paid to special masters appointed by the commission; and

(iii) Expenses paid to special investigators hired by the commission.

Laws 1967, c. 141, § 5, p. 431;

Laws 1981, LB 475, § 4;

Laws 2005, LB 754, § 1.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-1510 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-1510
View Statute 43-1510
Status: in_force

Upon application by an Indian individual who has reached the age of eighteen and who was the subject of an adoptive placement, the court which entered the final decree shall inform such individual of the tribal affiliation, if any, of the individual's biological parents and provide such other information as may be necessary to protect any rights flowing from the individual's tribal relationship.

Laws 1985, LB 255, § 10.

The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).

The lower standard of proof under subsection (3) of section 43-279.01 for the termination of parental rights to non-Indian children, as opposed to the higher standard of proof under the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Act does not violate the equal protection rights of parents of non-Indian children. In re Interest of Phoenix L. et al., 270 Neb. 870, 708 N.W.2d 786 (2006).
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 70-1609 — NE Code / Chapter 19 / Section 70-1609
70-1609
Status: in_force

A domestic subscriber may dispute the proposed discontinuance of water, natural gas, or electricity by notifying the utility with a written statement that sets forth the reasons for the dispute and the relief requested. If a statement has been made by the subscriber, a conference shall be held before the utility may discontinue service.

Laws 1979, LB 143, § 7;

R.S.1943, (1987), § 19-2708;

Laws 1988, LB 792, § 9.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 83-972 — NE Code / Chapter 29 / Section 83-972
83-972
Status: in_force

Whenever the Director of Correctional Services shall inflict the punishment of death upon a convicted person, in obedience to the command of the court, he or she shall make return of his or her proceedings as soon as may be to the clerk of the court where the conviction was had, and the clerk shall subjoin the return to the record of conviction and sentence.

Laws 1973, LB 268, § 21;

R.S.1943, (2008), § 29-2536;

Laws 2009, LB36, § 17;

Laws 2015, LB268, § 35;

Referendum 2016, No. 426.

Note: The repeal of section 83-972 by Laws 2015, LB 268, section 35, is not effective because of the vote on the referendum at the November 2016 general election.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1902 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1902
View Statute 38-1902
Status: in_force

For purposes of the Medical Radiography Practice Act and elsewhere in the Uniform Credentialing Act, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions found in sections 38-1903 to 38-1913 apply.

Laws 2007, LB463, § 640;

Laws 2008, LB928, § 6;

Laws 2010, LB849, § 2.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-362 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-362
View Statute 8-362
Status: in_force

Director shall mean the Director of Banking and Finance.

Laws 1981, LB 500, § 7.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 38-1119 — NE Code / Chapter 38 / Section 38-1119
View Statute 38-1119
Status: in_force

Any person who applies for a license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting and who has failed on two occasions to pass any part of the practical examination shall be required to complete a course in clinical dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting approved by the board before the department may consider the results of a third examination as a valid qualification for a license to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in the State of Nebraska.

Laws 2007, LB463, § 452;

Laws 2017, LB18, § 13.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 57-1620 — NE Code / Chapter 57 / Section 57-1620
View Statute 57-1620
Status: in_force

(1) Any person who violates any provision of the Nebraska Geologic Storage of Carbon Dioxide Act or any rule, regulation, or order of the commission under the act shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor. Each day that such violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.

(2) If any person, for the purpose of evading the provisions of the act or any rule, regulation, or order of the commission under the act, makes or causes to be made any false entry or statement in a report required by the act or by any such rule, regulation, or order, makes or causes to be made any false entry in any record, account, or memorandum required by the act or by any such rule, regulation, or order, or removes from this state or destroys, mutilates, alters, or falsifies any such record, account, or memorandum, such person shall be guilty of a Class II misdemeanor.

(3) Any person who knowingly aids or abets any other person in the violation of any provision of the act or any rule, regulation, or order of the commission under the act shall be subject to the same penalty as that prescribed by the act for the violation by such other person.

(4) The penalties provided in this section shall be recoverable by suit filed by the Attorney General in the name and on behalf of the commission, in the district court of the county in which the defendant resides, or in which any defendant resides if there be more than one defendant, or in the district court of any county in which the violation occurred. The payment of any such penalty shall not operate to relieve a person on whom the penalty is imposed from liability to any other person for damages arising out of such violation.

(5) In determining the amount of the penalty, the court shall consider:

(a) The nature of the violation, including its circumstances and gravity, and the hazard or potential hazard to the public's or a private person's health, safety, and economic welfare;

(b) The economic or environmental harm caused by the violation;

(c) The economic value or other advantage gained by the person committing the violation;

(d) The history of previous violations;

(e) The amount necessary to deter future violations;

(f) Efforts to correct the violation; and

(g) Other matters justice requires.

Laws 2021, LB650, § 20.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-374 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-374
View Statute 60-374
Status: in_force

Motor vehicles or trailers owned by a dealer and bearing dealer number plates may be operated or towed upon the highways for demonstration purposes by any prospective buyer thereof for a period of forty-eight hours. Motor vehicles or trailers owned and held for sale by a dealer and bearing such dealer number plates may be operated or towed upon the highways for a period of forty-eight hours as service loaner vehicles by customers having their vehicles repaired by the dealer. Upon delivery of such motor vehicle or trailer to such prospective buyer for demonstration purposes or to a service customer, the dealer shall deliver to the prospective buyer or service customer a card or certificate giving the name and address of the dealer, the name and address of the prospective buyer or service customer, and the date and hour of such delivery and the products to be hauled, if any, under a special permit. The special permit and card or certificate shall be in such form as shall be prescribed by the department and shall be carried by such prospective buyer or service customer while operating such motor vehicle or towing such trailer. The department shall charge ten dollars for each special permit issued under this section.

Laws 2005, LB 274, § 74.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 37-326 — NE Code / Chapter 37 / Section 37-326
View Statute 37-326
Status: in_force

(1) The commission may establish change cash funds for use at any of the following locations:

(a) Staffed state parks;

(b) Staffed state recreation areas;

(c) Staffed state historical parks;

(d) Staffed state wildlife management areas; and

(e) Administrative offices of the commission.

(2) Money for the change cash funds shall be taken from the State Game Fund or the State Park Cash Revolving Fund.

(3) The amount of each change cash fund shall be determined by the commission based upon need at each location. At no location shall the sum of money to be used as a change cash fund exceed fifteen thousand dollars.

(4) Personnel at each location where a change cash fund has been established shall make a monthly accounting of such fund to the commission. The commission shall make a monthly accounting of all change cash funds to the State Treasurer.

Laws 1976, LB 717, § 3;

Laws 1978, LB 613, § 1;

Laws 1983, LB 163, § 1;

Laws 1983, LB 610, § 1;

Laws 1989, LB 185, § 1;

Laws 1995, LB 48, § 1;

R.S.1943, (1996), § 81-814.01;

Laws 1998, LB 922, § 84;

Laws 2003, LB 305, § 3.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1202 — NE Code / Chapter 46 / Section 46-1202
View Statute 46-1202
Status: in_force

The purposes of the Water Well Standards and Contractors' Practice Act are to: (1) Provide for the protection of ground water through the licensing and regulation of water well contractors, pump installation contractors, water well drilling supervisors, pump installation supervisors, water well monitoring technicians, and natural resources ground water technicians in the State of Nebraska; (2) protect the health and general welfare of the citizens of the state; (3) protect ground water resources from potential pollution by providing for proper siting and construction of water wells and proper decommissioning of water wells; and (4) provide data on potential water supplies through well logs which will promote the economic and efficient utilization and management of the water resources of the state.

Laws 1986, LB 310, § 2;

Laws 1994, LB 981, § 10;

Laws 2001, LB 133, § 2;

Laws 2001, LB 667, § 11;

Laws 2007, LB463, § 1144.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 54-2626 — NE Code / Chapter 54 / Section 54-2626
View Statute 54-2626
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall enforce the provisions of sections 54-2617 to 54-2625 , and the director shall refer any violations of these provisions to the Attorney General. The Attorney General or any person injured by a violation of these provisions may bring an action in district court to restrain a packer from violating these provisions.

Laws 1999, LB 835, § 26.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1908 — NE Code / Chapter 28 / Section 28-1908
View Statute 28-1908
Status: in_force

(1) The Nebraska State Patrol may develop a centralized and convenient website that allows members of the public to report instances of transnational repression. The website may include options for reporting in languages commonly spoken in Nebraska, including particularly languages of communities affected more frequently by transnational repression.

(2) The patrol may conduct a public awareness campaign to inform the public:

(a) How to identify and report instances of transnational repression;

(b) How to use the website created under this section; and

(c) What tools and remedies are available for victims of transnational repression.

(3) The patrol may electronically submit reports to the Legislature concerning complaints received on the website, outcomes of such complaints, and any instances of interference by foreign principals in the reporting process.

Laws 2025, LB644, § 21.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-958.01 — NE Code / Chapter 2 / Section 2-958.01
View Statute 2-958.01
Status: in_force

The Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Species Assistance Fund is created. The fund may be used to carry out the purposes of section 2-958.02 . The State Treasurer shall credit to the fund any funds transferred or appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and funds received as gifts or grants or other private or public funds obtained for the purposes set forth in section 2-958.02 . Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.

Laws 2004, LB 869, § 4;

Laws 2008, LB961, § 1;

Laws 2009, LB98, § 1.

Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269 .

Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260 .
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-618.03 — NE Code / Chapter 60 / Section 60-618.03
View Statute 60-618.03
Status: in_force

Electric bicycle means a Class I electric bicycle, a Class II electric bicycle, and a Class III electric bicycle.

Laws 2023, LB138, § 41.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-1410.01 — NE Code / Chapter 29 / Section 29-1410.01
View Statute 29-1410.01
Status: in_force

Any person may approach the prosecuting attorney or the grand jury and request to testify or retestify in an inquiry before a grand jury or to appear before a grand jury. The prosecuting attorney or the grand jury shall keep a record of all denials of such requests to that prosecuting attorney or grand jury, including the reasons for not allowing such person to testify or appear. If the person making such request is dissatisfied with the decision of the prosecuting attorney or the grand jury, such person may petition the court for hearing on the denial by the prosecuting attorney or the grand jury. If the court grants the hearing, then the court may permit the person to testify or appear before the grand jury if the court finds that such testimony or appearance would serve the interests of justice.

Laws 1979, LB 524, § 5.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44-224.02 — NE Code / Chapter 44 / Section 44-224.02
View Statute 44-224.02
Status: in_force

(1) Any domestic insurance company may, in the course of its business, accept reinsurance or bulk reinsurance for the same kinds of insurance and within the same limits as it is authorized to transact directly.

(2) Any domestic insurance company may, in the usual course of business, reinsure any of its risks.

Laws 1957, c. 180, § 2, p. 620.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 39-1392 — NE Code / Chapter 39 / Section 39-1392
View Statute 39-1392
Status: in_force

The department shall develop and file with the Governor and the Legislature a one-year and a long-range five-year plan of scheduled design, construction, and improvement for all exterior access roads and interior service roads as certified to it by the Game and Parks Commission. The first such plans shall be filed on or before January 1, 1974. The plans shall be reviewed and extended annually, on or before January 1 of each year, so that there shall always be a current one-year and five-year plan on file. The plans submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically. The department shall also, at the time it files such plans and extensions thereof, report the design, construction, and improvement accomplished during each of the two immediately preceding calendar years.

Laws 1973, LB 374, § 2;

Laws 2012, LB782, § 42;

Laws 2017, LB339, § 138.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 8-1735 — NE Code / Chapter 8 / Section 8-1735
View Statute 8-1735
Status: in_force

(1) The director shall commence an administrative proceeding under the Commodity Code by entering either a notice of intent to do a contemplated act or a summary order. The notice of intent or summary order may be entered without notice, without opportunity for hearing, and need not be supported by findings of fact or conclusions of law, but shall be in writing.

(2) Upon entry of a notice of intent or summary order, the director shall promptly notify all interested parties that the notice or summary order has been entered and the reasons therefor. If the proceeding is pursuant to a notice of intent, the director shall inform all interested parties of the date, time, and place set for the hearing on the notice. If the proceeding is pursuant to a summary order, the director shall inform all interested parties that they have fifteen business days from the entry of the order to file a written request for a hearing on the matter with the director and that the hearing will be scheduled to commence within thirty business days after the receipt of the written request, unless the parties consent to a later date or the hearing officer sets a later date for good cause.

(3) If the proceeding is pursuant to a summary order, the director, whether or not a written request for a hearing is received from any interested party, may set the matter down for hearing on the director's own motion.

(4) If no hearing is requested and none is ordered by the director, the summary order shall automatically become a final order after thirty business days.

(5) If a hearing is requested or ordered, the director, after notice of and opportunity for hearing to all interested persons, may modify or vacate the order or extend it until final determination.

(6) No final order or order after hearing may be returned without (a) appropriate notice to all interested persons, (b) opportunity for hearing by all interested persons, and (c) entry of written findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(7) Every hearing in an administrative proceeding under the Commodity Code shall be public unless the director grants a request joined in by all the respondents that the hearing be conducted privately.

Laws 1987, LB 575, § 35;

Laws 2001, LB 53, § 24.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 9-255 — NE Code / Chapter 9 / Section 9-255
9-255
Status: in_force

Only the following means of random selection of the numbered designators shall be used in the conduct of any bingo game:

(1) An electrically operated blower machine containing balls which the operator may take from the air one at a time while the blower is in operation, or which provides a trap or other mechanical means for automatically catching not more than one ball at a time while the blower is in operation; or

(2) A mechanically or manually operated cage which provides a trap or other mechanical means for automatically catching not more than one ball at a time while the cage is in operation.

For any means of selection permitted by subdivisions (1) and (2) of this section, the balls to be drawn shall be essentially the same in size, shape, weight, balance, and all other characteristics so that at all times during the conduct of bingo each ball possesses the capacity for equal agitation with any other ball within the receptacle. All balls within the total set shall be subject to random selection at the beginning of each bingo game.

Laws 1978, LB 351, § 39;

Laws 1983, LB 259, § 26;

R.S.1943, (1983), § 9-162;

Laws 1986, LB 1027, § 56;

Laws 1994, LB 694, § 48.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 10-128 — NE Code / Chapter 10 / Section 10-128
View Statute 10-128
Status: in_force

Each replacement bond or other evidence of indebtedness shall be authorized by a resolution of the governing body of the issuer and shall be executed by the then appropriate officers thereof.

Laws 1971, LB 873, § 2;

Laws 1990, LB 924, § 3;

Laws 2001, LB 420, § 9.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 18-2505 — NE Code / Chapter 18 / Section 18-2505
View Statute 18-2505
Status: in_force

Governing body means the city council or village board of trustees of any municipality subject to the Municipal Initiative and Referendum Act.

Laws 1982, LB 807, § 5;

Laws 2021, LB163, § 168.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-142 — NE Code / Chapter 43 / Section 43-142
View Statute 43-142
Status: in_force

The department or an agency which receives information as provided in section 43-138 shall file a written report with the clerk of the court within nine months of receipt of the information. The report shall indicate whether the relative has been located and whether a contact between the relative and the adopted person has been arranged or has occurred. If the relative has not been located, the report shall set forth the efforts made to identify and locate the relative.

Laws 1980, LB 992, § 24;

Laws 1997, LB 307, § 39;

Laws 2007, LB296, § 87.