Lawmakers 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.
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A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers declined to make it a vehicle to attempt to return Nebraska to winner-take-all distribution of the state’s Electoral College votes.
Read MoreLaws governing the work of professional land surveyors in Nebraska would be overhauled by a bill advanced from general file Jan. 25.
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A proposal meant to clarify procedures for interpreting state laws and regulations was amended to include provisions of several additional bills and advanced to select file Jan. 23.
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Establishing a legal framework for the state’s new photo ID voting requirement, earlier restoration of felon voting rights and a state holiday honoring Malcolm X were among the measures considered by the Legislature this session.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would allow veterans who have been issued a Disabled American Veteran license plate to park in handicapped designated stalls.
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Election law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreNebraska public schools, public postsecondary institutions and government entities would be prohibited from teaching, advocating, encouraging, promoting or acting upon race or sex “scapegoating” or stereotyping and from discriminating against students because of their political ideology under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Nebraska Legislature would be required to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Jan. 28 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Concealed carry regulation and open meetings law were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
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City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater authority to meet virtually under a bill considered Jan. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Senators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
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The state of Nebraska would acquire a veterans’ cemetery in Grand Island under a bill discussed Jan. 30 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreElection law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
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A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
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