Board ownership of wheat varieties considered
The state board that promotes Nebraska’s wheat industry could own and sell wheat varieties under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Prairie dog management changes proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on proposed changes to a law authorizing county boards to control black-tailed prairie dogs on property within the county.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislative redistricting plan stalls
A proposal to redraw Nebraska’s 49 legislative districts to reflect changes in the state’s population fell six votes short on a motion to end general file debate Sept. 20.
Read moreHearings begin on redistricting plans, focus on rural representation
The Redistricting Committee heard testimony Sept. 14 on proposed plans to set new state political district boundaries.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Proposals to ban the use of treated seed in ethanol production and create a legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration were among the measures advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Of the transportation and telecommunications issues considered this session, senators prioritized rural broadband development, lower administrative fees and expanded license plate options.
Read moreSenators named to special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees May 26.
Read moreNonresident park entry fees increased
Lawmakers approved a bill May 20 that increases state park entry fees for nonresidents.
Read moreTreated seed in ethanol production banned
Lawmakers gave final approval April 29 to a bill that prohibits the use of seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances and makes additional changes to laws governing natural resources in Nebraska.
Read moreNonresident park entry fee increase clears first round
A bill that would increase state park entry fees for nonresidents advanced from general file April 29.
Read moreNew abandoned vehicle timeline requirements adopted
Nebraska law enforcement will be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
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New timeline requirements for abandoned vehicles advanced
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill advanced from general file April 12.
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Legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
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Crisis hotline task force advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to creation of a task force to study the implementation of a crisis hotline in Nebraska.
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