Regulations considered for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that would require increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was considered by the Judiciary Committee March 6.
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Short-term rental bill approved
The Legislature a bill March 1 that prevents a municipality from banning Airbnb or other short-term rental companies from operating in the state.
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Firearm protection orders discussed
People who pose a safety threat could be required to surrender their firearms under a bill considered Feb. 28 by members of the Judiciary Committee.
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Medicaid expansion task force proposed
The Legislature would create a task force to oversee implementation of Medicaid expansion in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Executive Board Feb. 22.
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Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
Read moreDiversion, ignition interlock suggested for DUI offenses
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on two bills proposing alternative penalties for certain driving under the influence offenses.
Read moreEarly childhood, apprenticeship tax credits considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve the quality of Nebraska’s workforce.
Read moreFree speech protections proposed for student journalists, advisors
A bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1 would expand protections to student journalists.
Read moreShort-term rental bill advances
The Legislature gave first-round approval Feb. 1 to a bill that would prevent a municipality from banning Airbnb or other short-term rental companies from operating in Nebraska.
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Bill would codify rules for short-term rentals
No municipality would be allowed to ban Airbnb or any other short-term rental company from operating in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Urban Affairs Committee Jan. 29.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
Read moreDay three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 84 measures introduced were:
LB144, sponsored by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, which would provide for voter approval of nonpartisan nomination and partisan election of county officers;
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read moreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Economic development, tax-increment financing, vacant property concerns and updates to laws regarding the governing of municipalities were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read moreUrban affairs omnibus bill vetoed over land bank provisions
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed an omnibus Urban Affairs measure April 23.
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