Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
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Census bill vetoed
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts June 4.
Read moreCensus bill approved
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census passed May 31.
Read moreAlternative construction method approved
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill approved
State employee work schedules may be adjusted to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs under a bill passed May 24.
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Census committee bill narrowed, advanced
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
Read moreOmnibus election bill passed
A bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
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Alternative construction method clears first round
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities would be allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill advanced from general file April 29.
Read moreTourism promotion bill passes
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that allows the Nebraska Tourism Commission to sell promotional products.
Read moreTeleconferencing open meeting changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
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Tourism promotion bill advances
A bill that would allow the Nebraska Tourism Commission to sell promotional products advanced to select file April 4.
Read moreOpen meeting changes for teleconferencing amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 3 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 18 to a bill that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules for participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
Read moreBill would require Capitol space to express breast milk
The administrator of the Nebraska State Capitol Building would be required to provide a space to express breast milk under a bill considered March 15 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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