Session Review: Agriculture
Livestock producers will operate under new procedures implemented as a result of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee. Livestock
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB905, introduced by York Sen. Greg
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance coverage and banking regulation were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session. Lawmakers removed a bill’s original
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Family medical leave, minimum wages and protection from wage theft were some of the business and labor issues addressed by
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Safety and accountability were priorities of the Legislature’s Education Committee while considering legislation this session. Accountability LB438, introduced by York
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The Legislature’s Executive Board initiated an in-depth investigation into the handling of a former prison inmate suspected of multiple homicides.
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Lawmakers considered several gaming and liquor law changes this session, as well as regulation of e-cigarette products. Senators passed a
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Changes to state agency reporting, election laws and voting procedures were enacted this session. Government Lawmakers approved a bill meant
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Child welfare, licensure requirements and a second attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues
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Lawmakers passed extensive changes to Nebraska’s criminal and juvenile justice systems this session. Prison reform Senators approved a measure that
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Water The long-term sustainability of the state’s water resources was the primary focus of legislation considered this session by the
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Senators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB1042, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist, changes the
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After several public hearings across the state during the 2013 interim, the Legislature’s Tax Modernization Committee identified property and income
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Senators considered legislation regarding motorcycle helmets, specialty license plates and texting while driving, among other topics this session. Rules of
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Utility district elections, redevelopment, zoning ordinances and city financing were among the urban affairs issues taken up by lawmakers this
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