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NE LB664
Bill
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tanya Storer
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies to allow any person to submit comments, written materials, or documentation in support or opposition to proposed rules or regulations, with submissions accepted electronically or by mail
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Prohibits agencies from requiring individuals to travel to a specific location to submit comments on proposed or adopted rules
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Expands venue options for challenging the validity of agency rules, allowing petitions to be filed in the petitioner's county of residence, principal place of business, Lancaster County, or the county where the agency is headquartered
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Prohibits agencies from taking any action to restrict venue in contravention of the expanded venue provisions
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Change the Administrative Procedure Act to require agencies to allow for public comment and submissions on proposed rules and regulations and change permissible venue for civil actions challenging rules and regulations
Last Action
Title printed. Carryover bill
1/7/2026