Session Review: General Affairs
Measures to update amusement device regulations and address the accessibility of vaping devices and co-branded alcoholic beverages were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee this session.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreCash amusement device, co-branded alcohol regulations approved
Senators passed a bill April 11 to regulate mechanical amusement devices and co-branded alcohol in Nebraska.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
Read MoreSenators advance veteran justice program
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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Bill would restrict recording of peace officers
A measure that would expand the offense of obstructing a peace officer to include certain audio or visual recording was considered Feb. 29 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Cash amusement device regulations amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would impose a revenue tax and increase fees on mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska.
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Omnibus elections bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended a bill Feb. 5 to create an omnibus elections measure and advanced it to select file.
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State zoning for duplexes, accessory dwelling units proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on two measures intended to increase housing density in Nebraska cities.
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Partisan elections for certain public power districts advanced
An attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
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