Bill to change secretary of state administrative fees debated
A measure that would change a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office stalled during general file debate March 11.
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State 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.
Read moreBill to create Civil War monument wins first-round approval
The First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry would be honored under a bill that advanced from general file March 5.
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Omnibus banking bill advances
A bill that would change the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file March 5.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans amended, advanced
The second Monday in October would be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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NEST program changes advanced
Nebraskans could deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 3.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans proposed
Indigenous Peoples’ Day would replace the state holiday of Columbus Day under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreSentencing changes proposed for young offenders
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would change sentencing procedures for certain crimes committed by people under 21.
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Increased transparency for death penalty process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read moreLimitations on juvenile confinement approved
The Legislature passed a bill Feb. 6 that restricts the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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Proposal to increase cap on legislative membership stalls
A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators stalled on general file Feb. 5.
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Bill would ban automatic college criminal checks
Criminal history would not disqualify a person automatically from public postsecondary school admission under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
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Guaranteed legal representation for juveniles stalls
A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.
Read moreLimitations on juvenile confinement amended, advanced
The Legislature amended and advanced a bill from select file Jan. 24 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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