Nebraska

Pending Legislation

Legislative Bill 445: State Building Construction Alternatives Act

Introduced: 1/21/2025 by R. Brad von Gillern (NP-004)

Summary:
Adopts the State Building Construction Alternatives Act and change and eliminate provisions regarding planning, bidding, construction, and procurement of art for state buildings. The bill authorizes design-build on a both a best value or QBS basis.

Last action: Jan 21, 2025: Introduced

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Support

Legislative Bill 317: Engineers and Architects Regulation Act

Introduced: 1/16/2025 by Tom Brandt (NP-032)

Summary:
Merge the Department of Natural Resources with the Department of Environment and Energy and change the name to the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment and provide, change, and eliminate Powers and duties. Does not alter design-Build authority.

Last action: Feb 6, 2025: Notice of hearing for February 13, 2025.

Status: Pending

DBIA Position: Monitor