State budget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 15 to six components of the state’s $11 billion, two-year budget package.
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African American commission requirements updated
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a bill that updates the structure and duties of the state’s Commission on African American Affairs.
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Transportation omnibus bill amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a sunset date for a proposed driver record fee increase.
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‘Good time’ clarification measure passed
A bill introduced to clarify the calculation of “good time” for individuals serving city or county jail sentences passed May 14.
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Government administrative measure approved
An omnibus bill related to purchasing, contracts and administrative procedures was approved by lawmakers May 14.
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Innovative tourism grant changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill May 14 that makes changes to tourism marketing grants.
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Pharmacy benefit manager regulations updated
Provisions of law related to pharmacy benefit managers were updated by passage of a bill May 14.
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Address confidentiality rules strengthened
A measure intended to strengthen confidentiality laws related to the residences of members of certain professions in Nebraska passed May 14.
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Telecommunications, common carrier regulations updated
Senators approved a bill May 14 that updates state law regulating telecommunications companies and common carriers.
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Natural resources omnibus clears final round
A Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill that creates a battery collection and recycling program received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Foreign adversary registration bill amended, advanced
A measure that would establish registration and reporting requirements for certain foreign entities in Nebraska was amended and advanced from select file May 14.
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Access to rural fire protection funding expanded
Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 intended to help additional rural fire protection districts qualify for state financial aid.
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Car warranty compensation rules updated
Lawmakers approved a bill May 14 intended to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers fairly compensate Nebraska new car and truck dealers for warranty service.
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Cryptocurrency mining regulations approved
A measure intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid received final approval from lawmakers May 14.
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Political ad disclaimer rule changed
A bill that changes disclaimer requirements for some political advertisements was given final approval May 14.
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