Lawmakers adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.
Among the 30 measures introduced were:
LB378, sponsored by Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, which would change helmet provisions for autocycles, motorcycles and mopeds;
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to introduce new bills.
Among the 39 measures introduced were:
LB226, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would state intent relating to appropriations for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Geneva;
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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read moreOmnibus occupational licensure bill approved
A bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
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Legislative oversight of mental health facilities approved
The Legislature voted April 11 to create a special legislative committee to look into state-licensed care facilities housing residents diagnosed with mental illness.
Read moreConvictions to be set aside for sex trafficking victims
Victims of sex trafficking can have their convictions set aside and their court records sealed under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreRequirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan approved
The state Department of Correctional Services will be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreEmancipation process approved for minors
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that allows certain minors to seek legal independence.
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Stronger scrutiny proposed in cases of police misconduct
Lawmakers discussed a bill April 4 that would eliminate certain conflicts of interest and provide accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
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Requirement for correctional overcrowding emergency plan advanced
The state Department of Correctional Services would be required to develop an accelerated release plan for inmates under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 29.
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Title X compromise reached, state budget adjustments advance
Lawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
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