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.