The Urban Affairs Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:

• state natural gas regulation
• cities and villages; organization; powers and services; officers and employees; funds; annexation and zoning; planning
• sanitary and improvement districts
• Metropolitan Utilities District; Business Improvement District Act
• housing authorities
• community antenna television service
• handicapped parking (for municipal responsibilities)
• tax increment financing
• state and local building codes; Building Construction Act; Nebraska Energy Code; electrical code; fire code; plumbing code; modular and manufactured homes

During session, the Urban Affairs Committee meets on Tuesdays in Room 1510 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.

Nebraska’s unique Unicameral Legislature relies heavily on the “second house” – the citizens of the State of Nebraska. Ensuring that members of the public have the opportunity to have their voices heard is vital to the legislative process. The link below explains the ways for citizens to share their views on a bill with the Legislature.

Public Input Options.

Due to COVID-19, the Legislature has expanded procedures for public input on legislation. For details, go to https://nebraskalegislature.gov/committees/public-input.php