Session Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read moreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Senators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
Read moreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that prohibits the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
Read moreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 22 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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Criminal, civil penalties for ‘revenge porn’ advanced
Lawmakers advanced two bills from general file May 16 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
Read moreRegulations approved for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that requires increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was passed by the Legislature April 18.
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Bill to require voter approval for wireless taxes stalls
After debate spanning two days, a bill that would require municipalities to seek voter approval before levying additional taxes on wireless services stalled on general file April 17.
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Regulations for use of jailhouse informants clears first round
A bill that would require increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was advanced from general file April 4.
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Adoption of psychology code of conduct considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 27 on a bill that would redefine the code of conduct for psychologists who practice in Nebraska.
Read moreRegulations 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.
Read moreShort-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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