Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 25 to a bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act after amending it to protect the rights of neighboring landowners.
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A bill that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty failed to advance from general file April 25.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill intended to make it easier for families and others to contribute to a beneficiary’s state college savings plan.
Read moreIn its final meeting before debate begins on the state budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 25 to raise revenue projections.
Read moreAffordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas would receive first priority for state assistance under a bill advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreA bill that allows a county to impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts April 24.
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A bill that would clarify the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners could make under an existing tax credit program advanced from general file April 24.
Read moreA bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from general file April 24.
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Senators gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would expand the use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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A bill that would allow the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was advanced from general file April 24.
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A bill that would delay the addition of new services and populations under the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from general file April 24.
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A bill that would require owners to remove a wind turbine’s concrete foundation after decommissioning stalled on first-round debate April 23.
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Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read moreA bill to make the state’s building code the default code for municipalities advanced to select file April 23.
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