Session Review: Appropriations
The Appropriations Committee spent the 2010 session looking for ways to reduce the state’s budget for fiscal years 2009-11. Adjustments
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Session Review 2010
Session Review: Revenue
Revenue bills regarding convention centers, sales tax incentives and grants to combat alcohol problems at Whiteclay were passed by the
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Senators addressed a variety of judiciary issues this session. Among the measures passed were bills concerning abortions, juvenile justice reform
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Legislation considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session effects changes to the rules of the road, law enforcement,
Read MoreSession Review: Health and Human Services
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a variety of issues this session regarding the provision of health and human
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Issues relating to workers’ compensation, employee classification and unemployment benefit funds topped business and labor concerns this session. LB780, introduced
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers dealt with a variety of issues this session related to government, military and veterans affairs. Among the approved proposals
Read MoreSession Review: Natural Resources
The Natural Resources Committee considered legislation that will help harness the energy potential of wind, control the deer population and
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Changes to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act were the focus of the General Affairs Committee this session. LB861, introduced by
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Licenses for cropdusters, grants for electronic scanners at farmers’ markets, clarifications to division fence statutes and changes to livestock laws
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Real estate regulation and property appraisal topped the list of issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Lawmakers approved two ballot measures this session seeking to amend the state constitution. LR295CA, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill, will
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to provisions of the state’s retirement systems this session. LB950, introduced by Louisville Sen. Dave Pankonin at
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