Child abuse tort claim measure vetoed
A bill that allowed political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen April 24.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreChild abuse tort claim measure clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that allows political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
Read MoreInnovation hub measure clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a proposal that updates the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act, renames and expands a community development law and limits the number of special retail districts that may be created statewide.
Read MoreReentry framework for formerly incarcerated individuals approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 11 that seeks to overhaul Nebraska’s approach to parole, probation and reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read MoreOmnibus education bill approved
Senators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
Read MoreRevenue cleanup package amended, advanced
A package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
Read MoreFelon voting restriction eliminated
Lawmakers removed a restriction to the restoration of voting rights for felons in Nebraska April 11.
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Bill advanced to allow child abuse claims against schools, local governments
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a proposal that would allow political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
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Bill to reform parole board amended, advanced
A measure that would provide seats on the Board of Parole to individuals with experience in the state’s correctional system was expanded and advanced to the second round of debate April 3.
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School funding changes advanced
A proposal that would terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, or TEEOSA, and establish a new school funding system earned first-round approval from lawmakers April 3.
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Innovation hub measure amended, advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act advanced to the final round of debate March 26 after lawmakers amended it to limit the number of special retail districts that could be created statewide.
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State claims bill amended, advanced
Payment of certain claims against the state would be approved under a measure expanded and advanced from first-round debate March 25.
Read MoreSenators advance veteran justice program
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreOmnibus education measure advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act was given first-round approval March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include several other bills related to education.
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