State 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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Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read moreBusiness tax incentives stall on second round
An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.
Read moreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
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Human trafficking statute of limitation bill expanded, advanced
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Bill amended to change farm winery definition
The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
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