Creation of broadband services office considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would establish a state broadband office.
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Flexibility sought for water-related projects
Nebraska could use a variety of alternate contract methods for state-sponsored water-related infrastructure projects under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers allocated more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief this session and made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
The Natural Resources committee advanced bills this session authorizing construction of a South Platte River canal and several water recreation and tourism projects across the state, including a proposed lake between Omaha and Lincoln.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved measures this session to expand broadband access throughout the state, provide for public-private partnerships and change laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read moreEnvironmental regulator granted additional authority
A bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution received final approval from lawmakers April 12.
Read moreBroadband grant program expanded
Senators made several changes to the state’s existing broadband grant program under a bill passed April 13.
Read moreDMV omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read moreHolocaust education standards amended, advanced
A bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive education on the Holocaust and other acts of genocide advanced to the final round of debate April 7 after lawmakers amended it to clarify which events those lessons would cover.
Read moreBill to change broadband grant program advanced
A bill intended to make several changes to the state’s program to spur broadband growth was advanced from general file March 28.
Read morePublic-private transportation partnership bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 28 that would allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
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