Legislative YRTC oversight bill advances
A bill that would provide greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers was broadened and advanced from general file March 10.
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Bill would require tribal flag display
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require display of tribal flags in the Nebraska State Capitol.
Read moreBill seeks open communication between senators, agencies
An effort to facilitate open dialogue between certain state employees and lawmakers was considered Feb. 20 by the Executive Board.
Read moreNew method proposed for census inmate count
A bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
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Juvenile facility oversight sought
A measure that would establish legislative oversight of the state’s residential juvenile facilities was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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Proposal to increase cap on legislative membership stalls
A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators stalled on general file Feb. 5.
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Number of state senators could increase
The maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators would be raised under a proposed constitutional amendment heard by the Legislature’s Executive Board Jan. 22.
Read moreRogers approved as public counsel
Lawmakers approved the appointment of Julie Rogers as public counsel Jan. 14.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreContinuing legislative oversight authorized for care facilities
The Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
Read morePublic counsel authority, children’s commission extended
Senators passed a bill May 23 that extends a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill May 13 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreExtension of public counsel authority advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 23 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read moreAdditional budget reports required
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that requires the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Additional budget requirements clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would require the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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