Electronic keno retained, casino regulation bill advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 advanced from select file April 20.
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Appointments made to special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.
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Juvenile legal counsel measure advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.
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Crisis hotline task force advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to creation of a task force to study the implementation of a crisis hotline in Nebraska.
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Expanded fireworks sales advance
Nebraskans would have more options when buying fireworks under a bill given first-round approval March 30.
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Allocation of lottery funds for education programs advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would allocate approximately $100 million in lottery funds to education-related programs over the next five years.
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Sentencing reform proposed for younger offenders
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change certain sentencing provisions for young offenders.
Read moreAll schools would incorporate multicultural education
Nebraska public and private schools would incorporate multicultural education into their instructional programs under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Education Committee.
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Foster care transition program would expand
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills that would expand eligibility for a state program that provides a system of supports for state wards as they transition out of the foster care system.
Read moreConstitutional amendment proposed to repeal marriage definition
Removal of a provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a proposal heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 50 measures introduced were:
LB266, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John McCollister, which would adopt the Renewable Energy Standards Act;
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Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Emergency medical billing and updates to a variety of banking laws were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session.
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Executive Board
Legislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
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Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Senators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
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