Natural resources, environmental agency merger approved
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1.
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Defense contractor incentive amended, advanced to final round
A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to relocate to Nebraska advanced to final reading April 30 after lawmakers amended it to ensure that it rewards the creation of new jobs.
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Bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill aimed at barring the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids cleared the first round of consideration April 28 after a successful cloture vote.
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Overweight raw-milk truck measure amended, advanced
A bill intended to avoid wastage of raw milk produced at Nebraska dairy farms advanced from the first round of debate April 23.
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Agency merger proposal amended, advanced
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced to the final round of debate April 22 after lawmakers amended it to retain provisions governing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
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Transportation omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include several other transportation-related measures.
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Natural resources package that includes battery program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill after amending it to include a proposed battery collection and recycling program as well as several other measures.
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Natural resources, environmental agency merger advanced
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced from general file April 2.
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Measure calls for stop signs at Capitol intersection
The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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Income tax cut ‘pause’ considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would end incremental income tax rate cuts earlier than planned to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Proposals to tax services, candy and soft drinks considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on two bills intended to stabilize Nebraska’s finances by broadening its sales tax base.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure after amending it to include a proposal requiring the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Proposal to limit superintendent pay debated
A measure intended to limit school superintendent compensation in Nebraska was discussed on general file Feb. 27.
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Bill would merge natural resources, environmental agencies
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would merge two state agencies tasked with safeguarding, regulating and monitoring Nebraska’s water resources.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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