Session Review: Executive Board
The Executive Board sent the possibility of extended legislative terms to voters for their consideration, created a new legislative oversight division and contemplated increasing senators’ pay.
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Legislature adjourns sine die mid-biennium
The first session of the 109th Legislature adjourned sine die June 2, the 89th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
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New legislative oversight division created
Lawmakers gave final approval May 30 to creation of a new division within the Nebraska Legislature and reorganization of the institution’s oversight functions.
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Potential third term for state senators approved
Nebraska voters will decide whether to amend the state constitution to extend term limits for members of the Legislature under a measure given final approval May 28.
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Bill advanced to create new legislative oversight division
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a bill that would create a new division within the Nebraska Legislature and reorganize the institution’s oversight functions.
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Interim approval for donated state park land passed
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a measure that changes the approval process for an indication of intent to incorporate land into the Nebraska state park system.
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Potential third term for legislators amended, advanced
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to the final round of consideration May 9.
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Potential third term for legislators clears first round
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to select file April 25.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
In its final meeting before the Legislature begins debate on the state’s two-year budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 25 to lower revenue projections.
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Change to legislative approval for donated state park land advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a measure that would change the approval process for an indication of intent to incorporate land into the Nebraska state park system.
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Measure calls for stop signs at Capitol intersection
The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Economic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 28 to raise revenue projections slightly for the current fiscal year.
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Potential third term proposed for legislators
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 27 on two proposals that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature.
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Increases to senator pay, compensation commission proposed
Two proposed constitutional changes related to Nebraska lawmakers’ salaries, along with a third option, were considered by the Executive Board Feb. 24.
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