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.
Read MoreA proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources received final approval from lawmakers May 1.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA bill aimed at barring the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids cleared the first round of consideration April 28 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreA bill intended to avoid wastage of raw milk produced at Nebraska dairy farms advanced from the first round of debate April 23.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreA proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreThe Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on two bills intended to stabilize Nebraska’s finances by broadening its sales tax base.
Read MoreLawmakers 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.
Read MoreA measure intended to limit school superintendent compensation in Nebraska was discussed on general file Feb. 27.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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