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COVID-19 liability protections considered

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB139

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a proposal meant to discourage frivolous lawsuits related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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Resolution to affirm LGBTQ+ inclusivity approved

August 12, 2020 admin Sen. Patty Pansing Brooks, LR466

Lawmakers approved a legislative resolution Aug. 12 asserting protections against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Lawmakers reject introduction of worker protection bill

July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 admin

A motion to suspend the Legislature’s rules to permit the introduction of a new bill was unsuccessful July 28.

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Preference for opportunity zones approved

April 18, 2019 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB87

Senators passed a bill April 18 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.

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Spouse would be default retirement beneficiary

February 13, 2019 admin Sen. Kate Bolz, LB565

The surviving spouse of a deceased Nebraska retirement system member would be considered the default beneficiary under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.

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Equine massage registry program advanced

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 admin Sen. Mike Groene, LB596

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would create a registry program for individuals who engage in the therapeutic massage of horses in Nebraska.

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Changes to police pursuit liability advanced after cloture

February 10, 2016February 12, 2016 admin Sen. Dan Watermeier, LB188

After prolonged debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 10 to a bill that would lessen the liability facing the state

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School budget limitations proposed

February 10, 2016February 19, 2016 admin Sen. Kate Sullivan, LB959

The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would reduce state aid to schools and place restrictions

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New bill introduction concludes

January 19, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. John Wightman, LB1102 LB1105 LB1109 LB1112 LB1121 LB1123 LB1129 LB1133 LB1136 LB1144

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 19 for a final day of bill introduction. Among the measures introduced were: • LB1102, sponsored by

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Day nine of bill introduction

January 18, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. Tanya Cook, LB1041 LB1043 LB1044 LB1046 LB1055 LB1061 LB1067 LB1070 LB1084 LB1090

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB1041, sponsored by Omaha

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Day eight of bill introduction

January 17, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. John Wightman, LB996 LB998 LB1008 LB1009 LB1010 LB1011 LB1014 LB1025 LB1028 LR375CA

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB996, sponsored by Lexington

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Day seven of bill introduction

January 12, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. Mike Flood, LB969 LB970 LB971 LB972 LB976 LB977 LB984 LB986 LB987 LB988

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB969, sponsored by Norfolk

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Day six of bill introduction

January 11, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. Burke Harr, LB940 LB944 LB945 LB946 LB949 LB954 LB956 LB957 LB959 LB967

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB940, sponsored by Omaha

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Day five of bill introduction

January 10, 2012November 1, 2016 admin Sen. Greg Adams, LB913 LB914 LB919 LB923 LB929 LB930 LB933 LB935 LB938 LR373CA

Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB913, sponsored by York

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Hastings senator dies

December 28, 2011April 6, 2017 admin

Sen. Dennis R. Utter of Hastings died Dec. 27 due to health complications.

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