Session Review: Urban Affairs
Natural gas infrastructure, building codes, utility district elections and economic development were among the urban affairs issues taken up by
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators considered and passed legislation addressing a wide range of issues this session, including pedestrian and motor vehicle safety, hauling
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
Senators passed legislation this session that will give municipalities increased taxing authority while also providing a number of tax exemptions
Read moreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Senators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. LB916, introduced by the Nebraska Retirement System Committee, makes
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Legislation clarifying oil pipeline regulations as well as the protection and management of the state’s water and wildlife resources was
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Senators addressed a variety of judicial issues this session, including continued juvenile justice reform, child abuse penalties and changes to
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Oversight and reorganization of the state’s troubled child welfare system topped the list of health and human services issues addressed
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
A range of topics involving government, military and veterans affairs came before the Legislature this session. Issues included elections, state
Read moreSession Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several changes to the state’s liquor laws and gaming regulations this session. Senators approved a bill authorizing the
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Two measures that could impact the service of state senators will appear on the ballot this November as a result
Read moreSession Review: Education
Senators worked on legislation related to alternative education opportunities, student progress measures and testing for lead poisoning this session. Omaha
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
A bill brought by the Business and Labor Committee and considered as part of the Legislature’s budget package was vetoed
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance and banking industry regulation were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session. Senators approved insurance coverage for
Read moreSession Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB968, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Mike
Read moreSession Review: Agriculture
The management of domestic and wild animals, corn and wheat checkoff increases and access to safe and healthful foods topped
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