Power plant closure requirements, other measures approved
A bill containing measures intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid received final approval from lawmakers 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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Firefighter retirement bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
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Revenue package containing good life district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to another package of tax-related proposals, including one under which cities could use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreState patrol retirement measure advanced to select file
A proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
Read MorePower plant closure requirement amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure reliability of the electric grid received first-round approval from lawmakers March 21 after they amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Safe haven expansion clears first round
Senators advanced a bill to select file March 20 that would expand safe haven provisions for infants in Nebraska.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans advances
Partially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
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Budget bills amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreLocal anti-poverty plans, housing agency provisions advanced
A bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreHospital assessment program approved
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals by accessing federal matching funds through an assessment program was approved by lawmakers March 21.
Read MoreAgriculture proposal amended, advanced
An omnibus Agriculture Committee measure was amended and advanced from select file March 15.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
Read MoreDetasseling measure clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 7 meant to clarify how seed corn companies solicit bids for contract labor for roguing — eliminating undesired corn plants — and detasseling in Nebraska.
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Shortened unemployment eligibility discussed
Senators began first-round debate March 5 on a proposal that seeks to lessen the number of weeks a person can receive unemployment benefits in Nebraska under the Employment Security Act.
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