Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Senators advance biofuel development authority for public power
Nebraska’s public power districts could develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Pulse crop checkoff program clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 3 that would create a checkoff program for Nebraska pulse crop growers.
Read moreMunicipal energy bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that updates governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
Read moreProposal to bar cities from banning single-use plastics discussed
Local governments could not ban single-use plastics and certain other materials under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read moreEarly deer hunting permits amended, advanced
A bill that would allow qualifying landowners to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 13 after lawmakers amended it to include a small permit fee.
Read moreSmoking, vaping restrictions sought
The General Affairs Committee considered three bills Feb. 3 designed to reduce smoking and vaping by teenagers and young adults.
Read moreCap proposed on game and parks property
The state Game and Parks Commission could not increase the amount of property it owns under a proposal heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 30.
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Free, early deer permits for certain landowners advanced
Qualifying landowners would receive up to four free firearm deer hunting permits under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 30.
Read morePulse crop checkoff program proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would create a checkoff program for Nebraska pulse crop growers.
Read morePublic power district authority to develop biofuels proposed
Nebraska’s public power districts could develop and manufacture biofuels under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Legislative finding on land and water rights proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a proposed legislative finding regarding the separability of groundwater rights and land ownership.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
Read moreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read moreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced bills this session authorizing the cultivation and processing of hemp, expanding legal protections for agricultural producers and allowing for cottage food sales from a private home.
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