Session Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read moreSenators appointed to mental health oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.
Read moreOperation of autonomous vehicles approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads.
Read moreAssisted living updates approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 intended to improve the services provided by Nebraska assisted living facilities.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads. The bill previously was discussed April 4 and 5.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles debated
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill discussed by lawmakers April 4 and 5.
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No Title X compromise; state budget adjustments stall
Lawmakers failed to reach a compromise during second-round debate March 21 on the state’s mainline budget bill, resulting in a cloture vote that fell three votes short.
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Budget adjustments advanced with Title X restriction after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to four bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $8.8 billion budget.
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Child sexual abuse reporting requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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Assisted living updates amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill Feb. 21 intended to improve the services provided by Nebraska assisted living facilities.
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Bill seeks to curb teen indoor tanning
Lawmakers began debate Feb. 15 on a bill that would prohibit Nebraska tanning facilities from allowing people younger than 18 to use tanning equipment.
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Pilot project proposed for automated vehicles
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill heard by members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 13.
Read moreConstitutional amendment would legalize medical cannabis
The legalization of medical cannabis would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure presented to the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.
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