The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would allow certain disabled veterans to apply for a free lifetime state park entry permit.
Read moreCertain disabled veterans could apply for a free lifetime state park entry permit under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Qualifying landowners would receive up to four free firearm deer hunting permits under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 30.
Read moreSenators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read moreThe Agriculture Committee advanced bills this session authorizing the cultivation and processing of hemp, expanding legal protections for agricultural producers and allowing for cottage food sales from a private home.
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When most people think of retirement, they might envision leisurely games of golf, time with family or days spent on a warm beach. Sen Tim. Gragert, on the other hand, decided to spend his retirement in the George Norris Legislative Chamber.
Read moreA 17-member task force will develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
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A 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
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A task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 29 by the Agriculture Committee.
Read moreSenators 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;
Read moreSen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill resigned from the Legislature Dec. 26.
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