Bill would expand keno options
A bill to allow digital keno in Nebraska was heard Jan. 24 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Deceptive interview methods could be prohibited in juvenile cases
The use of deceptive questioning of juveniles in connection with a crime would be prohibited under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 19.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introduction of new bills.
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First-round debate begins on congressional redistricting plan
A proposed congressional redistricting plan that would split Douglas County between the 1st and 2nd Congressional districts did not advance from general file Sept. 17 after a failed cloture motion.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Police accountability, criminal justice reform and tenant housing security were among the measures considered by members of the Judiciary 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 moreHistory license plates approved
Senators passed a bill May 19 that creates a new specialty license plate celebrating Nebraska history.
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Sports wagering narrowed, keno parity added to casino regulation bill
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was amended May 13 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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Concealed carry bill scaled back, advanced
A bill introduced to allow county-level concealed carry regulation in Nebraska was narrowed and advanced from general file May 12.
Read moreCorporate tax cut proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 11 to a bill that would reduce Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate after amending it to phase in a smaller cut over two years.
Read morePaid family medical leave proposal fails to advance
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 10 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Changes to state truancy statutes advanced
Students with excessive school absences could receive additional resources under a bill advanced from general file May 10.
Read moreKeno provisions removed, casino regulation bill returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was narrowed May 10 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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