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LB 1045

Adopt the Nebraska Public Housing Preservation Trust Act

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Terrell McKinney

LB 1045 establishes Nebraska Public Housing Preservation Trust Act to create dedicated funding and governance structure for maintaining public housing stock across the state.

Notice of hearing for February 03, 2026
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Bill Summary · LB 1045

Legislative bill overview

LB 1045 proposes the creation of the Nebraska Public Housing Preservation Trust Act, a legislative framework designed to establish a trust mechanism for preserving and maintaining public housing stock in Nebraska. The bill, sponsored by Senator Terrell McKinney, was recently referred to the Urban Affairs Committee and a hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2026.

Why is this important

Public housing preservation directly affects housing affordability and stability for low-income Nebraskans, as aging public housing stock requires sustained funding and strategic maintenance to remain viable. The creation of a trust structure could provide a dedicated, potentially more stable funding mechanism compared to traditional appropriations, though specific mechanisms and funding sources remain unclear from the bill's introduction materials.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanism and source – Unclear whether the trust would draw from existing budgets, new revenue streams, or bonds, and how this allocation affects other state priorities
  • Trust governance and oversight – Questions about who controls the trust, how decisions are made, and accountability measures for fund management
  • Scope of "preservation" – Debate over whether this addresses only maintenance of existing units versus expansion, modernization, or new construction needs in Nebraska's housing crisis

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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