Session Review: Urban Affairs
Senators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
Read moreCensus bill vetoed
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts June 4.
Read moreCollege savings proposal, military housing tax exemption vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill June 4 that exempted military housing units from property taxation and allowed an income tax deduction against employer contributions to state college savings accounts.
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Legislature adjourns sine die
The first session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die May 31, the 84th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
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Senators override veto; regional public transit approved
Lawmakers successfully overrode a veto May 31 of a bill that adopts the Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority Act.
Read moreCensus bill approved
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census passed May 31.
Read moreContinuing legislative oversight authorized for care facilities
The Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
Read moreMedication abortion bill passed
A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreCollege savings proposal, military housing tax exemption approved
A bill that exempts military housing units from property taxation and allows an income tax deduction against employer contributions to state college savings accounts received final approval in the Legislature May 30.
Read moreFarm winery definition changed
Farm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
Read moreHemp industry authorized
Nebraskans may grow, process and handle hemp and hemp products in the state under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
Read moreAlternative construction method approved
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreRegional public transit bill approved
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska passed final reading May 24.
Read moreCollege savings proposals approved
A bill creating three new state college savings programs received final approval in the Legislature May 24.
Read moreVaping, smoking ages raised
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors passed May 24.
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