Emergency grants proposed for small businesses
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 43 measures introduced were:
LB387, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would change provisions relating to the taxation of military retirement benefits;
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 50 measures introduced were:
LB266, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John McCollister, which would adopt the Renewable Energy Standards Act;
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Appropriations
Following the temporary suspension of the legislative session March 16, senators met briefly to provide emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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Executive Board
Legislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
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Health and Human Services
Lawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
Read moreSenators appointed to YRTC oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.
Read moreLanguage assessment program for deaf children approved
Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read morePrescription drug access measure approved
Medicaid recipients cannot be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill that passed Aug. 3.
Read moreOmnibus transportation bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 containing several transportation measures.
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Budget adjustments advance after cloture votes
After several hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers gave second-round approval July 28 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read morePrescription drug access measure advanced
Medicaid recipients could not be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
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