All Roll Calls
Yes: 286 • No: 15
NebraskaLB663109th Legislature 1st and 2nd SessionslegislatureWALLET
Require education for county attorneys, members of county planning commissions, and county board members and change provisions relating to conditional use or special exception zoning determinations and appeals
Sponsored By: Tanya Storer
Signed by Governor
Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Easier county zoning permit decisions
When the county decides on a conditional use or special exception, it presumes you will meet all laws. Challengers must provide facts to prove otherwise; without proof, the county approves. The county cannot require other agencies’ permits to grant the county permit. You still must follow state and federal rules and get any permits those agencies require. The county may ask reasonable information before deciding. After setting conditions, it may hold final approval only to check for big changes or that you meet the conditions. Big changes include moving buildings, changing waste methods, or raising capacity.
Training required for county officials
County attorneys, planning commissioners, and county board members in counties with zoning must take two hours of training each term. The training covers their role in zoning matters under this law. The law does not say who pays for the training.
Clearer rules for livestock permits
If you apply for a livestock operation listed in county zoning on ag-zoned land, you can ask for the special conditions. The county must give that determination in a timely way. The county may require documents or data that you also submit to state or federal agencies. This can add paperwork when you apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Tanya Storer
legislature
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 2 • Other: 11
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 4/24/2026
Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 2 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 2/20/2026
Final Reading
Yes: 43 • No: 5
legislature vote • 2/9/2026
Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0 • Other: 15
legislature vote • 1/28/2026
Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 2 • Other: 13
legislature vote • 1/28/2026
Vote
Yes: 36 • No: 2 • Other: 11
legislature vote • 1/28/2026
Vote
Yes: 35 • No: 2 • Other: 12
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026
2/25/2026legislatureDispensing of reading at large approved
2/20/2026legislaturePassed on Final Reading 43-5*-1
2/20/2026legislaturePresident/Speaker signed
2/20/2026legislaturePresented to Governor on February 20, 2026
2/20/2026legislaturePlaced on Final Reading
2/17/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER109 adopted
2/9/2026legislatureStorer AM1986 adopted
2/9/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
2/9/2026legislatureStorer AM1986 filed
2/5/2026legislaturePlaced on Select File with ER109
2/3/2026legislatureEnrollment and Review ER109 filed
2/3/2026legislatureStorer AM1693 to AM973 filed
1/28/2026legislatureStorer AM1693 adopted
1/28/2026legislatureGovernment, Military and Veterans Affairs AM973 adopted
1/28/2026legislatureAdvanced to Enrollment and Review Initial
1/28/2026legislatureTitle printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026legislaturePlaced on General File with AM973
4/15/2025legislatureGovernment, Military and Veterans Affairs AM973 filed
4/15/2025legislatureNotice of hearing for February 28, 2025
2/18/2025legislatureReferred to Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
1/24/2025legislatureDate of introduction
1/22/2025legislature
Bill Text
Introduced
2/25/2026
Enrolled / Slip Law
Final / Enacted