Right-to-farm protections expanded
Legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act are expanded by a bill passed May 2.
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Omnibus license plate bill passed
The state is authorized to create several new specialty license plates under a bill passed May 2.
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Expanded right-to-farm protections amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 25 to a bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act after amending it to protect the rights of neighboring landowners.
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Expanded right-to-farm protections advanced
A bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act cleared the first round of debate April 10 after a successful cloture motion.
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Omnibus license plate bill advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would authorize the creation of several new specialty license plates.
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Bond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
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Bill to expand high-speed broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would make it easier for customers to switch to a new telecommunications company.
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Healthy soils task force advanced
A 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
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Radon mitigation bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 18 that would require the state’s building code to adopt standards for radon-resistant construction for new houses.
Read moreMerger of energy, environmental quality agencies approved
Lawmakers voted March 15 to approve a merger of the state agencies responsible for recommending state energy policies and administering Nebraska’s environmental regulations.
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Protections sought for organ donors
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would prevent insurance companies from discriminating against living organ donors.
Read moreNonpartisan county election bill considered
Counties of 15,000 or fewer residents could hold nonpartisan county primary elections under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 27.
Read moreExpanded right-to-farm protections considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under the state’s 1982 Right to Farm Act.
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Merger of energy, environmental quality agencies advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a proposal to merge the state agencies responsible for recommending state energy policies and administering Nebraska’s environmental regulations.
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Specialty license plates considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
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