Legislature adjourns sine die, 13 senators depart
The second session of the 109th Legislature adjourned sine die April 17.
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Veto of accessible housing requirements sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill intended to meet the housing needs of Nebraskans with disabilities failed April 17.
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Medicaid cost-sharing coverage veto sustained
An attempt to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill allowing managed care organizations to cover out-of-pocket expenses for Nebraska Medicaid enrollees fell short April 17.
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Veto of state employee parental leave sustained
A gubernatorial veto of parental leave for permanent state employees who give birth or adopt was sustained April 17.
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Governor vetoes five measures
Gov. Jim Pillen issued five vetoes April 16 of bills passed by lawmakers this session. The governor returned the following measures without his signature.
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School meal reimbursement program broadened, approved
Students who qualify for reduced-price school meals may receive them at no cost under a bill approved by lawmakers April 10.
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Ag, infrastructure foreign threat protections approved
A measure aimed at protecting the state’s agricultural sector and critical infrastructure from foreign adversary threats earned final approval from lawmakers April 10.
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Judicial package clears final round
Senators approved a package of judiciary bills April 10 aimed at strengthening penalties, updating court procedures and expanding abuse of authority prohibitions.
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Retention, hiring incentives for merging businesses approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 intended to incentivize major companies to stay and grow in Nebraska after a merger.
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Omnibus education package approved
Senators passed an omnibus education bill April 10 aimed at strengthening student protections and updating teacher policies.
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Urban Affairs omnibus measure expanded, approved
Lawmakers passed a package of bills related to urban affairs April 10 after amending it April 7 to include a measure intended to help Nebraska cities attract workers from other states.
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Judiciary omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to an omnibus judicial bill combining updates to sentencing, court fees and rural legal access.
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Property tax request override threshold raised
The state will assume responsibility for notifying Nebraskans of joint public hearings related to local property taxes and budgets under a measure passed by lawmakers April 10.
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Omnibus employment measure clears final round
A bill containing several labor measures was passed by lawmakers April 10.
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Medicaid cost-sharing coverage approved
Nebraska Medicaid managed care organizations could cover out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid enrollees under a bill passed by lawmakers April 10.
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