Administrative, educational changes for youth centers advance
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at youth rehabilitation and training centers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 10.
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Data collection program to improve broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 18 to a bill that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
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County levy authority for deficient bridges stalls
A bill intended to give Nebraska counties more options for bridge repair stalled on general file Feb. 10.
Read moreYRTC education, separate campus bills considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would affect the educational structure and facility operational dates at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
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Data collection program proposed to improve broadband availability
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 3 that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators introduced 58 new measures on the ninth day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read moreDay three bill introduction
Senators introduced 35 new measures on the third day of bill introduction Jan. 10.
LB905, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would provide for a fee on single-use checkout bags and for a program to provide reusable checkout bags to the public;
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
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Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
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Beginning farmer tax credit clarifications advanced
A bill that would clarify the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners could make under an existing tax credit program advanced from general file April 24.
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Program to license and regulate hemp industry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska.
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Healthy soils task force advanced
A 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read moreTwo-person crews requested for freight trains
A bill intended to improve safety for freight train crews was considered March 5 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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