A proposed congressional redistricting plan that would split Douglas County between the 1st and 2nd Congressional districts did not advance from general file Sept. 17 after a failed cloture motion.
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Police accountability, criminal justice reform and tenant housing security were among the measures considered by members of the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Senators voted May 26 to override a veto of a bill expanding eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
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Lawmakers approved criteria May 26 that will guide the Legislature in the 2021 redistricting process.
Read moreIndividuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs may enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill passed by lawmakers May 19.
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A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was amended May 13 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read moreLawmakers debated a proposal May 10 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read moreIndividuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 27.
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Senators narrowly rejected a procedural attempt to pull a measure from committee April 23 that would authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
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A proposal to limit increases in property taxes collected by local governments stalled on general file April 22 after a failed cloture motion.
Read moreA bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 advanced from select file April 20.
Read moreA bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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Individuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
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Student journalists would have stronger First Amendment protections under a bill advanced from general file March 18 following debate spanning several days.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony March 2 on two bills that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
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