Session 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.
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Use of electronic poll books approved
Nebraska counties and election commissioners are authorized to use electronic poll books under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read moreBill sends Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons will represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read morePeriodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws approved
The Legislature will regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws under a bill passed April 18.
Read moreFirearm public information exemption approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill that authorizes the withholding of certain public information relating to firearms.
Read moreVoter registration deadline extended
Nebraska voters have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill passed April 11.
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Exclusion of noncitizen population from redistricting process discussed
A portion of Nebraska’s redistricting process would exclude the state’s noncitizen population under a bill debated on general file April 9.
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Proposal to require faithful convention delegates fails
A bill that would have placed restrictions on delegates to a potential Article V convention of the states failed to advance from general file April 5.
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Electronic poll book proposal narrowed, advanced
Senators significantly narrowed a proposal April 5 that would codify the use of electronic poll books in Nebraska.
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Attempt to revive voter ID constitutional amendment fails
Senators rejected a cloture motion April 5 during first-round debate on a measure that would ask Nebraskans to decide whether voters must show identification at the polls.
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Bill would send Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons would represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill advanced by the Legislature April 3.
Read moreFirearm public information exemption advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 3 to a bill that would add authorize the withholding of certain public information relating to firearms.
Read moreDirect primary care pilot program clears second round
A bill that would create a pilot program offering direct primary care to state employees was amended and advanced to final reading March 28.
Read moreExtended time for voter registration advanced
Nebraska voters would have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill advanced from general file March 27.
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Periodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 14 that would require the Legislature to regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
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