Day two bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
Read MoreLawmakers reconvened July 26 to continue bill introduction.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
Read MoreMeasures to update amusement device regulations and address the accessibility of vaping devices and co-branded alcoholic beverages were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers removed a voting restriction for Nebraskans with felony convictions, approved a series of government reforms and placed a troubled state agency under the direct authority of the governor this session.
Read MoreChanges to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
Read MoreBills intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid and better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreThe second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreSenators approved a bill April 11 intended to help recruit and retain Nebraska National Guard members.
Read MoreLawmakers approved creation of a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill passed April 11.
Read MoreA bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict was given final approval April 11.
Read MoreSenators passed a proposal April 11 that updates the Nebraska Career Scholarship Act and includes several other education-related measures.
Read MoreCertain developers of energy generation facilities in Nebraska will be required to hold a public meeting regarding their plans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
Read MoreA bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
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