Legislature approves emergency coronavirus funding
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that provides emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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Legislature advances emergency pandemic funding
Lawmakers reconvened March 23 and approved an amendment that would provide emergency funding to combat the novel coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
Read moreLegislature to reconvene for COVID-19 funding
Senators will reconvene temporarily March 23 to address funding needs that have arisen from the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Nebraska.
Read moreLegislative session suspended
In light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
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Budget adjustments advanced after successful cloture votes
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read moreBill to change secretary of state administrative fees debated
A measure that would change a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office stalled during general file debate March 11.
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Municipal omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Changes to arts funding amended, advanced
A bill that would make a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council was amended to authorize creative districts and advanced from general file March 11.
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African American commission advances
A bill that would create the state Commission on African American Affairs advanced from general file March 10.
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Juvenile justice omnibus bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Administrative, educational changes for youth centers advance
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at youth rehabilitation and training centers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreYouth center reforms clear first round
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreLegislative YRTC oversight bill advances
A bill that would provide greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
Read moreChild care provider background checks advance
A bill that would require additional child care providers to undergo a federal background check advanced from general file March 9.
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Health data oversight board advances
Creation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange advanced from general file March 9.
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