All Roll Calls
Yes: 241 • No: 54
NebraskaLB660109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Adopt the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and the Secure Drone Purchasing Act, require agencies to submit a federal funding inventory, and change provisions relating to agency rules and regulations, state buildings, and works of art for state buildings
Sponsored By: Bob Andersen
Signed by Governor
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Bill Overview
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8 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 7 mixed.
Agencies must report federal funds
All state agencies that receive legislative funds must send a federal funding inventory by September 15 of even‑numbered years. The report covers the prior fiscal year. It must list total federal spending, amounts appropriated, the share of the budget from federal funds, state match and agreements, promised actions and results, objectives met, funds with end dates, spending schedules, and a plan if federal funds drop by 10% or more.
Updated bidding rules for state projects
Projects over $150,000 remain under the Department of Administrative Services and must be let to the lowest responsible bidder. Starting January 1, 2026, the Department adjusts these dollar limits every four years using a published construction cost index. For projects under the construction alternatives acts, bids can be kept confidential until an intent to award, and older bidding statutes do not apply. The state building division must carry out the State Building Construction Alternatives Act. Most SBCAA contracts are exempt from the Consultants’ Competitive Negotiation Act except where the Act still requires hiring licensed architects or engineers.
How agencies choose design-build teams
Agencies must publish RFQs in a statewide newspaper once a week for three weeks or on a public website for 21 days, then short‑list at least two firms unless only one responds. RFPs must show how proposals are scored, and cost must count for at least 50% of the score. Proposers must name the architect or engineer and the general contractor and get consent before removing them, and they must carry required insurance and licenses. Agencies must hire a licensed architect or engineer to help set project criteria and review proposals; that firm cannot also bid on the same project or hold a financial interest in bidders. Alternative technical concepts stay confidential until proposals are opened. Agencies must pay a stipend to qualified, responsive design‑build firms that are not chosen; payment transfers IP ownership to the agency. Design‑build and CMGC contracts can allow later scope and price changes without voiding the contract.
New contracting tools for state buildings
The law creates the State Building Construction Alternatives Act. Authorized agencies can use design‑build and construction manager–general contractor (CMGC) on state building projects, no matter the funding source. CMGC is allowed only when the total project cost is more than $30,000,000. The Act does not cover university or state college projects or projects under listed water, park, and transportation acts. The state building division must set guidelines and may adopt rules to carry out the Act.
Rules for CMGC construction projects
For CMGC procurements, agencies must prequalify and short‑list at least two construction managers unless only one responds. The RFP must state the manager cannot sublet more than 70% of the work, excluding specialty items, without agency consent. Before construction starts, the agency must complete an independent cost estimate and negotiate the construction contract. If they cannot agree, the agency may switch to another procurement and firms can compete again.
Easier public comments and rule reviews
Starting January 1, 2026, each agency must review all rules and review every rule at least once every five years. The agency must name a lead and send an annual report by June 30 on the prior year’s reviews. Rulemaking pauses during the review, except for health, safety, welfare, time‑sensitive, or statutory‑deadline rules. Anyone can submit rule comments by email or mail, and agencies cannot require travel to comment. You may challenge rules in your home county, your business’s county, Lancaster County, or the agency’s home county. Courts must strike rules that break the Constitution, exceed authority, or skip required procedures.
Only secure drones for state use
The Division of Aeronautics will publish a List of Secure Drones Authorized for Purchase by January 1, 2026 and update it at least every six months. To be listed, drones must meet security rules, including U.S. data storage, AES‑256 encryption and TLS, secured networks with multifactor login and role‑based access, tamper‑resistant hardware, real‑time monitoring, and annual independent audits (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0, ISO27001, SOC 2). The division posts the list online and may keep assessment documents confidential. Beginning January 1, 2027, state agencies may buy only drones cleared by the division, and no state funds may pay for prohibited drones; violating contracts are void. Political subdivisions should prefer listed drones, and electric suppliers that meet NERC CIP rules are exempt.
Art set-aside for state buildings
For new construction with appropriations over $1,500,000, and remodeling over $250,000, at least 1% must fund works of art unless waived or when over 75% of project cost is mechanical. Art spending is capped at $300,000 per project. The law sets committee makeup and waiver steps.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bob Andersen
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
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Yes: 8 • No: 27 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16
legislature vote • 5/14/2025
Final Reading
Yes: 49 • No: 0
legislature vote • 5/8/2025
Vote
Yes: 8 • No: 27 • Other: 14
legislature vote • 4/23/2025
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Yes: 33 • No: 0 • Other: 16
legislature vote • 4/23/2025
Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 0 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 4/23/2025
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Yes: 38 • No: 0 • Other: 11
Actions Timeline
Provisions/portions of LB29 amended into LB660 by AM1008
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB445 amended into LB660 by AM1008
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB662 amended into LB660 by AM1008
6/6/2025legislatureProvisions/portions of LB664 amended into LB660 by AM1008
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by Governor on May 20, 2025
5/21/2025legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
5/14/2025legislaturePassed on Final Reading with Emergency Clause 49-0-0
5/14/2025legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
5/14/2025legislaturePresented to Governor on May 14, 2025
5/14/2025legislaturePlaced on Final Reading with ST36
5/12/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST36 filed
5/12/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ST36 recorded
5/12/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER58 adopted
5/8/2025legislatureAndersen AM1234 withdrawn
5/8/2025legislatureSpivey FA189 filed
5/8/2025legislatureSpivey FA189 lost
5/8/2025legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
5/8/2025legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER58
4/29/2025legislatureEnrollment and Review ER58 filed
4/29/2025legislatureAndersen AM1234 to AM1008 filed
4/29/2025legislatureGovernment, Military and Veterans Affairs AM1008 pending
4/23/2025legislatureConrad AM1147 to AM1008 filed
4/23/2025legislatureConrad AM1147 pending
4/23/2025legislatureConrad AM1147 adopted
4/23/2025legislatureGovernment, Military and Veterans Affairs AM1008 adopted
4/23/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
6/6/2025
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted