Municipal omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Omnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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Injury leave for school employees clears first round
School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 5.
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Omnibus election bill advances
A bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
Read moreBill would end appointment of election commissioners
County election commissioner would be an elected position under a bill considered Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Bill would ban certain officeholder advertising
A bill to extend the prohibition on Nebraska’s constitutional officers using state money on advertising and promotional materials that refer to the officeholder by name was considered Feb. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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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.
Read moreRegulation sought for poll watchers
Election observers would have more oversight under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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County levy authority for deficient bridges stalls
A bill intended to give Nebraska counties more options for bridge repair stalled on general file Feb. 10.
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More affordable housing sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills designed to expand affordable housing options.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
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