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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Government Military and Veterans Affairs
Creation of new state veteran cemetery advances
The state of Nebraska would acquire a veterans’ cemetery in Grand Island under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
Read moreState contract authority changes stall on second round
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
Read moreBill to create Civil War monument wins first-round approval
The First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry would be honored under a bill that advanced from general file March 5.
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Omnibus election bill advances
A bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans amended, advanced
The second Monday in October would be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Voter ID constitutional amendment considered
Nebraskans would decide if voters must present photo identification under a constitutional amendment discussed Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill would end appointment of election commissioners
County election commissioner would be an elected position under a bill considered Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Constitutional amendment would allow prisoners to vote
Individuals convicted of most felonies in Nebraska would no longer lose their right to vote under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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State contract authority changes advance
A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
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Bill would ban certain officeholder advertising
A bill to extend the prohibition on Nebraska’s constitutional officers using state money on advertising and promotional materials that refer to the officeholder by name was considered Feb. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Public forum requirement proposed
Governmental entities would have to allow a public forum during all meetings subject to the state Open Meetings Act under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill to change state contract authority discussed
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was debated on general file Feb. 20.
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Bill would allow campaign funds to cover child care
An elected officials’ child care expenses could be paid for with campaign funds under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans proposed
Indigenous Peoples’ Day would replace the state holiday of Columbus Day under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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