Armendariz brings moderate voice to the Capitol
According to Omaha Sen. Christy Armendariz, the most important approach that a person can take to life and lawmaking is to open one’s mind, talk less and listen more.
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Fire marshal fee increases advanced
An array of fees charged by the State Fire Marshal would increase under a bill given first-round approval April 23.
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Health reporting bill debated
A bill that would make a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was discussed on general file March 17 and March 19.
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Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Mandatory alcohol server training stalls
A proposal that would require mandatory alcohol training for Nebraska servers failed to advance from general file March 4.
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Business park project boundary change advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill intended to provide greater flexibility in the siting of a proposed North Omaha business park.
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Option enrollment expansion proposed
The Education Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that aims to expand student option enrollment policies.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 194 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes 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 MoreConsumer protections updated
A bill that grants Nebraska’s attorney general increased powers to prosecute businesses and business owners for deceptive or unfair trade practices was given final approval by lawmakers April 11.
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Private school scholarship program clears first round
Senators advanced a proposal from general file April 9 that would provide millions in state dollars to fund private school scholarships after a successful cloture vote.
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Consumer protections expanded, advanced
A bill that would grant Nebraska’s attorney general increased powers to prosecute businesses and business owners for deceptive or unfair trade practices earned first-round approval from senators March 21.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
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Bill aims to aid victims, curb online explicit content
A bill that would expand current law to aid minors and victims of sex trafficking and sexual assault who have been exploited through online explicit content was considered Feb. 14 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreDay five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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