After four hours of second-round debate, lawmakers advanced a cleanup bill to final reading Feb. 19 after amending it to provide a penalty enhancement for certain offenses involving fentanyl.
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A bill intended to modernize regulatory language related to “beneficial substances” and update certain fees related to fertilizer and soil conditioners was amended and advanced to select file Feb. 20.
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Lawmakers passed a measure Feb. 20 intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 20 that makes a number of changes to Nebraska banking laws.
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A bill authorizing virtual inspections of certain residential buildings received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 20.
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A bill that sets new requirements for county boards and commissions when considering a conditional use permit or special exception for livestock siting received final approval Feb. 20.
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Lawmakers approved a measure Feb. 20 that eliminates an unfunded state program related to workplace safety for private employers.
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Voters could amend the state constitution to ensure that funds dedicated to conserving the state’s natural resources are used exclusively for that purpose under a measure heard Feb. 19 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 20 intended to help combat human trafficking at Nebraska hotels and motels.
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A bill that seeks to increase hospice care reimbursement for certain Medicaid recipients was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 19.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a bill intended to preserve Nebraska’s historic buildings without hindering economic development.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a pair of measures intended to benefit some of Nebraska’s smaller communities.
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A bill intended to modernize county government processes advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 19.
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A measure intended to give the state Department of Economic Development more flexibility when granting certain funds advanced from general file Feb. 19.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would allow individuals depicted in or exposed to obscene material or child sexual exploitation content to sue entities that distribute such material online.
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