An attempt by lawmakers to call the Legislature into a special session to reduce property taxes has failed to garner sufficient support. Several tax relief bills were introduced during the regular session, but none were successful.
Read moreA proposal to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts April 23.
Read moreGov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill April 23 that repealed the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
Read moreGov. Pete Ricketts vetoed an omnibus Urban Affairs measure April 23.
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The second session of the 105th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read moreNebraska counties and election commissioners are authorized to use electronic poll books under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read moreSenators approved a proposal April 18 to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems.
Read moreAn omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given final approval April 18.
Read moreDrugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials may be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill passed April 18.
Read moreA bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
Read moreLawmakers passed an omnibus public health measure April 18.
Read moreAn entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was eliminated by a bill passed April 18.
Read moreBottle clubs are required to be licensed under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read moreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans.
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