Expanded SID authority amended, advanced
Legislators advanced a bill from select file March 30 that would expand the authority of sanitary and improvement districts (SIDs).
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Month: March 2015
New regulations for grain dealers advanced
A bill advanced from general file March 30 would regulate the financial obligations of Nebraska grain dealers. Introduced by Wahoo
Read MoreChild care subsidy adjustments clear first-round
The state’s child care subsidy for low-income families would be modified under a bill given first-round approval March 30. Introduced
Read MoreSocial work student stipends advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would establish a stipend program for students who commit to
Read MoreThree four-year legislative terms advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 30 to a proposed constitutional amendment that would extend legislative term limits. Currently, a state
Read MoreFiscal volatility report bill amended, advanced
A strategic plan requirement for the state Department of Correctional Services was amended into a bill March 30 that would
Read MorePregnancy accommodations clarified, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill March 30 that would update the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act to clarify workplace
Read MoreStudents invited to attend Unicameral Youth Legislature
High school students are invited to take on the role of state senators at the Unicameral Youth Legislature June 7-10.
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Riepe steps up to the plate
Delivered at the family home in rural Iowa with his grandmother’s assistance, Sen. Merv Riepe’s life began with the help of a strong woman—and that has been a theme ever since.
Read MoreOut-of-home juvenile placement updates advance
Collection and management of information regarding juveniles in out-of-home care is the focus of a bill amended and advanced from
Read MoreUNMC disease training center resolution approved
Lawmakers approved a resolution March 26 recommending that an infectious disease training center be established in Nebraska. LR41, introduced by
Read MoreOrgan donor status requirement considered
Senators debated a bill March 24 and 25 that would require Nebraskans to indicate their organ donor status when applying
Read MorePlan to sell Norfolk’s former regional center advanced
The site of a former regional center would come under new ownership under a bill advanced from general file March
Read MoreBorrowing authority for municipalities amended, advanced
Cities and towns in Nebraska would have the express authority to borrow funds to purchase property or construct improvements under
Read MoreOIG oversight of juvenile justice system amended, advanced
A bill designed to change oversight of the state’s juvenile justice system advanced from general file March 24. Under LB347,
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