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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Merger of energy, environmental quality agencies proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a proposal to merge the state agencies responsible for recommending state energy policies and administering Nebraska’s environmental regulations.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to introduce new bills.
Among the 66 measures introduced were:
LB313, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System with oversight over regional centers;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 84 measures introduced were:
LB144, sponsored by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, which would provide for voter approval of nonpartisan nomination and partisan election of county officers;
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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Natural Resources
Bills authorizing public power utilities to withhold certain records and reducing the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read moreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
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