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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Legislature will investigate child welfare contract
Lawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
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Ban on treated seed in ethanol production amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would prohibit the use of treated seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances.
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Wireless fee increase fails to advance
A bill that would increase landline and wireless fees in certain counties failed to advance from general file March 23.
Read moreBills would relocate game and parks headquarters
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills that would relocate the state Game and Parks Commission’s headquarters.
Read moreNew timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read moreHigher fees would help maintain two state recreation areas
Out-of-state visitors to Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area and Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area would pay a higher permit fee under a bill heard Jan. 28 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Lawmakers convene, elect leaders
Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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Agriculture
Proposals to create a new checkoff program and update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act were among those considered by the Agriculture Committee this session.
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Natural Resources
The Natural Resources Committee this session considered measures to create a statewide flood mitigation plan, prohibit cities from banning single-use plastics and allow certain landowners to apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season.
Read moreNatural resources omnibus bill approved
Senators passed a bill Aug. 13 that contains provisions of several proposals related to natural resources.
Read moreEarly deer hunting permits approved
Certain landowners may apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season under a bill passed by senators Aug. 12.
Read morePublic power biofuel development authorized
Nebraska’s public power districts may develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.
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