Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Income tax exclusion for guard members created
Senators approved a bill April 11 intended to help recruit and retain Nebraska National Guard members.
Read MoreVeteran justice program created
Lawmakers approved creation of a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill passed April 11.
Read MorePacific conflict stress test requirements, Asian American commission created
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict was given final approval April 11.
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 MoreEnergy producer meeting requirement approved
Certain developers of energy generation facilities in Nebraska will be required to hold a public meeting regarding their plans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
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Pacific stress test bill expanded, clears first round
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers declined to make it a vehicle to attempt to return Nebraska to winner-take-all distribution of the state’s Electoral College votes.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders clears second round
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members was amended and advanced from select file 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.
Read MoreElimination of felon voting restriction advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a measure that would more quickly restore voting rights for felons in Nebraska.
Read MoreGovernment reform bill approved
Lawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
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