In light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
Read moreA bill that would change state purchasing processes was amended but ultimately stalled during select file debate March 6.
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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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A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled during general file debate Feb. 25.
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A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
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A bill that would change state purchasing processes was debated on general file Feb. 20.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 18 to a bill that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
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A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators stalled on general file Feb. 5.
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School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
Read moreSenators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read moreLawmakers approved the appointment of Julie Rogers as public counsel Jan. 14.
Read moreSenators 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;
Read moreAmong 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 moreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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