Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Opioid fund changes approved
Nebraska will have new tools to address the state’s opioid crisis under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreChanges to opioid fund usage amended, advanced
Rules governing a fund that contains state settlement dollars related to the opioid crisis would be modified to provide grants for prevention, treatment and research under a bill given second-round approval March 25.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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Omnibus ag proposal clears first round
A cleanup bill was amended to become an omnibus Agriculture Committee measure and advanced from general file March 5.
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Changes to opioid fund usage advanced
Rules governing a fund that contains state settlement dollars related to the opioid crisis would be modified to allow grants to local public health programs under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 21.
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Media literacy requirements proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would require Nebraska school districts to incorporate media literacy education into K-12 curriculum.
Read MoreEnhanced breast cancer screening coverage proposed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a measure that would change coverage requirements for screening mammography and breast examinations for Nebraska insurance providers.
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Bill to make ServeNebraska a statutory agency fails to advance
An effort to make the Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, also known as ServeNebraska, a statutory agency failed to advance from first-round debate Feb. 6.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session intended to increase consumer access to E-15, simplify the permitting process for food trucks and allow more beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for state tax benefits.
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $10.7 billion budget package this session.
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