Additional budget changes advanced
A bill intended to help offset a future shortfall in funding for property tax relief advanced to the second-round of debate Aug. 15.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Bills intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid and better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MorePower plant closure requirements, other measures approved
A bill containing measures intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill harmonizing broadband internet standards and creating new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system.
Read MoreCounty bridge working group created
A new working group will award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill clears final round
A package of bills related to natural resources, including one that allows for an online hunting and fishing guide and outfitter database, received final approval from senators April 11.
Read MoreRevenue cleanup package amended, advanced
A package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
Read MorePower plant closure requirement amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure reliability of the electric grid received first-round approval from lawmakers March 21 after they amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreConservation exemption for road projects amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill intended to better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance.
Read MoreWorking group for county bridge match funds advanced
A new working group would award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a proposal that advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements advanced
A bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill containing several natural resources-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate March 15 after lawmakers amended it to include a measure that would prohibit Nebraska communities from banning natural gas service.
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