Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Concealed carry regulation and open meetings law were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
Omnibus gun bill passed
A bill that updates several concealed carry provisions and the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act passed May 21.
Read moreMore service members eligible for grave markers
Additional Nebraska service members are eligible to receive a military grave marker under a bill passed May 19.
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Concealed carry bill scaled back, advanced
A bill introduced to allow county-level concealed carry regulation in Nebraska was narrowed and advanced from general file May 12.
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Convention of the states proposal remains stalled
Senators narrowly rejected a procedural attempt to pull a measure from committee April 23 that would authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
Read moreBill honoring National Guard members clears first round
Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
Read moreVirtual meeting bill passed
Local political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read moreFines for late reports established
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska may be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill approved March 25.
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Virtual meeting bill clears first round
City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill that advanced from general file March 15.
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Fines for late reports advanced
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
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Bill would require reporting of electioneering communication
Additional reporting for certain types of political expenditures would be required under a bill considered March 4 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreElection Day holiday proposed
Statewide general election day would become a state holiday in Nebraska under a bill considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Holidays recognizing Juneteenth, Malcolm X proposed
June 19 and Malcolm X’s birthday would each become new state holidays under bills considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreAsian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would create a commission to address the concerns of Asian American in Nebraska.
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Bill would require county zoning for wind turbines
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would require any Nebraska county that wishes to host a wind energy project to establish zoning requirements for such projects.
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