State budget approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
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State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise
Following discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 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.
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State budget package clears first round
After two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 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.
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Legislature will investigate child welfare contract
Lawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
Read moreCommittee hearing modifications announced
The Legislature announced Jan. 22 modifications to procedures for public input on legislation during the 2021 session.
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Lawmakers convene, elect leaders
Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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Injury leave for school employees approved
School employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
Read moreLand bank bill narrowed, advanced
A bill that would expand the potential use of land banks in Nebraska advanced from select file July 30.
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Budget adjustments advance after cloture votes
After several hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers gave second-round approval July 28 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
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Revived land bank bill advances
A bill that would expand the use of land banks advanced from general file July 21.
Read moreInjury leave for school employees amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval July 20 to a bill under which school employees would receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work.
Read moreLegislative session suspended
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 moreState 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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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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