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Nebraska Legislature fails to override governor’s veto of bill targeting bed‑bug conditions in Omaha public housing
Summary
Senators debated whether to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s veto of LB287, which would have required Omaha Housing Authority to disclose and remediate infestations and allowed the City of Omaha permissive authority to enforce codes. The motion to override failed on a 24‑24 roll call.
Senators on the Nebraska Legislature debated and then failed to override Gov. Jim Pillen’s veto of LB287, a package bill intended to increase accountability for the Omaha Housing Authority and require disclosure and prompt remediation of infestations such as bed bugs. Senator Justin McKinney introduced the motion to override; the roll call ended in a 24‑24 tie, so the veto stood.
Supporters said the bill would give city officials optional tools to address longstanding infestations and protect tenants’ health and dignity. Opponents cited constitutional and taxation concerns tied to an unrelated amendment in the same package that would affect sanitary improvement district (SID) assessments.
LB287, sponsored through the Urban Affairs Committee and advanced by Senator McKinney, would have required the housing authority to notify prospective tenants of…
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