Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Senators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
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Natural Resources
The Natural Resources Committee this session considered measures to create a statewide flood mitigation plan, prohibit cities from banning single-use plastics and allow certain landowners to apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure stalls
A bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska stalled during general file debate July 29.
Read moreBill to ban abortion procedure pulled from committee
A bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska was advanced to general file July 21 after a successful procedural motion.
Read moreOmnibus labor bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read moreState contract authority changes stall on second round
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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Lawmakers urge Corps to prioritize flood control on Missouri
The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.
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Combination of certain drug offenses proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that seeks to expand drug enforcement in the state.
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State contract authority changes advance
A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
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Bill to change state contract authority discussed
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was debated on general file Feb. 20.
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First-round debate begins on property tax relief proposal
Lawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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Omnibus labor bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
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Increased enforcement of school bus safety law proposed
Drivers who fail to stop for school buses would be subject to increased enforcement under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 28.
Read moreIntroduction of bills begins
Senators convened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 120 measures introduced were:
LB755, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide for and change home services permits for barbers, cosmetology and nail technology;
Read moreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee considered proposals this session to update Nebraska’s civic education standards, reimburse school districts for mental and behavioral health expenses and authorize teachers to physically restrain violent students.
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