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 moreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreLawmakers made changes to the regulation of mechanical amusement devices, the Nebraska Lottery and vapor and tobacco products this session.
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 expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read moreThe Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
Read moreFarm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
Read moreNebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreLawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 22 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
Read moreA bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
Read moreLawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read moreA bill allowing the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was passed by the Legislature May 13.
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