Senators introduced 154 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Among the proposals were:
LB589, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers, which would prohibit peace officers from serving as school resource officers;
Read moreSenators reconvened Jan. 15 to introduce new bills.
Among the 57 measures introduced were:
LB261, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would require use of redistricting maps drawn using state-issued computer software;
Read moreSenators reconvened Jan. 14 to introduce new bills.
Among the 39 measures introduced were:
LB226, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would state intent relating to appropriations for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Geneva;
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The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreThe provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
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 moreLawmakers made several changes to the state’s retirement plans this session.
Read moreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read moreLawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans.
Read moreVictims of sex trafficking can have their convictions set aside and their court records sealed under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreIncome thresholds the state uses to determine whether Social Security benefits are exempt from taxation will be indexed for inflation under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreA bill that makes numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was passed by the Legislature April 6.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 6 that updates Nebraska’s Real Property Appraiser Act.
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Lawmakers debated a measure April 4 intended to address retirement system pension obligations for employees in the Omaha Public School District.
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