Session Review: Appropriations Committee
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget, approved a number of claims against the state and authorized millions in state dollars for private school K-12 scholarships this session.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
Read MoreEMS funding increased
Lawmakers approved a bill April 11 intended to aid recruitment and retention of emergency medical personnel.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
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School funding changes advanced
A proposal that would terminate the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act, or TEEOSA, and establish a new school funding system earned first-round approval from lawmakers April 3.
Read MoreHomestead exemption for partially disabled veterans advances
Partially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
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EMS funding increase clears first round
A proposal to bolster emergency medical services programs in Nebraska advanced to select file March 7 after lawmakers amended it to use a different funding source.
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Hospital assessment program clears first round
A bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals without the use of additional general fund dollars was amended and advanced to select file Feb. 15.
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Omnibus elections bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended a bill Feb. 5 to create an omnibus elections measure and advanced it to select file.
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Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session intended to increase consumer access to E-15, simplify the permitting process for food trucks and allow more beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for state tax benefits.
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Session Review: Executive Board
Lawmakers approved a proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings this session.
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