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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Senators appointed to YRTC oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.
Read moreIncreased transparency for death penalty process vetoed
A bill to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 17.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, six senators depart
The second session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die Aug. 13, the 60th legislative day of a session interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreIncreased transparency for death penalty process approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 13 to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read moreResolution to affirm LGBTQ+ inclusivity approved
Lawmakers approved a legislative resolution Aug. 12 asserting protections against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Read moreOmnibus banking bill passed
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 that makes a number of changes to state banking laws.
Read moreNew Native American holiday established
The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read moreIncreased transparency for death penalty process amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Aug. 11 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read moreCivil War monument authorized
The First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry will be honored under a bill passed July 31.
Read moreBill to create Native American holiday advanced
A bill that would make the second Monday in October Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska advanced from select file July 30.
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