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Administrative Laws in Nebraska.

Nebraska administrative law is governed by the Administrative Procedure Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 84-901 et seq.), which governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of state agency action. Rules are published in the Nebraska Administrative Code after approval by the Attorney General and filing with the Secretary of State. Contested cases are heard by agency hearing officers. Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court under arbitrary-and-capricious and substantial-evidence standards.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Nebraska Statutes

Administrative Procedure ActNeb. Rev. Stat. § 84-901 et seq.

Nebraska's APA governs rulemaking and contested cases. Rulemaking requires notice, public hearing opportunity, fiscal impact statement, and Attorney General approval.

Judicial ReviewNeb. Rev. Stat. § 84-917

Final agency decisions are reviewable in District Court. Standard: whether the decision is supported by competent, material, and substantial evidence on the record and not arbitrary, capricious, or unreasonable.

Nebraska Administrative CodeNeb. Rev. Stat. § 84-908

Official compilation of state agency rules. All rules must be filed with the Secretary of State after Attorney General approval.

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