Smith resigns from Legislature
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion announced his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature July 9, effective immediately.
Read moreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session that would have expanded industrial hemp research and authorized Nebraskans to sell cottage foods from their homes.
Read moreSession Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session.
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
The provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: General Affairs
Senators considered proposals related to bottle clubs, liquor laws and gaming this year, as well as a bill related to farm building construction.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session were changes to election law, state administrative procedures and occupational regulations.
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Bills authorizing public power utilities to withhold certain records and reducing the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read moreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to the state’s retirement plans this session.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
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