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 moreSenators 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 moreSenators 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 moreEconomic 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 moreGov. Pete Ricketts vetoed an omnibus Urban Affairs measure April 23.
Read moreAn omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given final approval April 18.
Read moreThe Legislature passed a bill April 11 that extends legal immunity to certain law enforcement employees who deal with drug overdose victims.
Read moreThe Legislature debated a bill April 9 intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
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A portion of Nebraska’s redistricting process would exclude the state’s noncitizen population under a bill debated on general file April 9.
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A bill that would have placed restrictions on delegates to a potential Article V convention of the states failed to advance from general file April 5.
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Senators significantly narrowed a proposal April 5 that would codify the use of electronic poll books in Nebraska.
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Senators rejected a cloture motion April 5 during first-round debate on a measure that would ask Nebraskans to decide whether voters must show identification at the polls.
Read moreA bill that was amended on general file to become an omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given first-round approval April 3.
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Lawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
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Lawmakers debated a bill March 23 that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school.
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