Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read moreElection law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreLawmakers 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 moreSenators authorized creation of a new regional transit authority, addressed blighted properties, updated building codes and approved a constitutional amendment ballot question this session.
Read moreA bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts June 4.
Read moreA bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census passed May 31.
Read moreThe Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreA bill requiring landlords to return security deposits more quickly passed May 24.
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A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file May 21 that would establish a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from select file May 21.
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The Legislature advanced a bill from general file May 15 that would make several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreLawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read moreA bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from general file April 24.
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