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Health and Human Services 

Lower prescription drug costs sought

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB200

A bill that would create a framework for the importation of prescription drugs from Canada to Nebraska was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 25.

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Sen. John Stinner
Appropriations 

Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve

May 5, 2017May 5, 2017 admin Sen. John Stinner, LB327 LB340 LB22 LB330 LB328 LB329 LB149 LB331 LB332 LB171

Senators amended and advanced the state’s $8.9 billion budget package May 4. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.

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Sen. John Lowe
Senator features 

Lowe sets up shop in the Legislature

February 3, 2017 admin

As he settles into his first legislative session, you won’t find Sen. John Lowe of Kearney spending too much time decorating his new work space. Despite having one of the smaller offices in the Capitol, he’s still getting used to having so much room and natural light.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Lower public office age requirement discussed

January 28, 2016 admin Sen. Tyson Larson, LR26CA

Senators began debate Jan. 28 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to hold any public office in Nebraska.

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Business and Labor 

Lower wage advanced for young workers

April 30, 2015April 30, 2015 admin Sen. Laura Ebke, LB599

Young workers could be paid a reduced minimum wage under a bill advanced to final reading April 29 after a

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Business and Labor 

Lower wage advanced for youth workers

April 16, 2015 admin Sen. Laura Ebke, LB599

A bill to create a separate minimum wage for young workers was amended and advanced April 15. As introduced by

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Revenue 

Lower agricultural land valuation proposed

February 19, 2015March 3, 2015 admin Sen. David Schnoor, LB293 LB350

Owners of agricultural land would see lower property taxes under two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. Currently,

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Revenue 

Proposals to lower income tax, increase sales tax considered

February 7, 2013September 12, 2013 admin Sen. Beau McCoy, LB405 LB406

The Revenue Committee heard more than 12 hours of testimony Feb. 6 and 7 on two bills that would eliminate all

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Ceremonies Features 

Day four bill introduction

January 9, 2017January 9, 2017 admin Sen. Joni Craighead, LB135 LB139 LB144 LB145 LB153 LB158 LB160 LB162 LB163 LR6

Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce new bills.

Among the 30 bills introduced were:

LB135, sponsored by Kearney Sen. John Lowe, which would change and eliminate state Department of Agriculture provisions relating to publicity, publications and personnel;

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General Affairs 

Bill would expand farm winery provisions

January 30, 2023 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB259

Farm wineries would be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages produced by other manufacturers under certain circumstances under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 30.

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Sen. Steve Erdman
Special Committees 

Senators adopt new session rules

January 19, 2023January 20, 2023 admin

After considering several changes, lawmakers adopted their permanent rules Jan. 19. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process

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Ceremonies 

Day five bill introduction

January 10, 2023 admin Sen. Eliot Bostar, LB209 LB219 LB230 LB236 LB244 LB248 LB259 LB270 LB274 LB276

Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Ceremonies 

Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes

January 4, 2023January 6, 2023 admin

Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.

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Sen. John Stinner
Appropriations Session Review 2022 

Session Review: Appropriations

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Tom Brandt, LB1014 LB755 LB867 LB1025 LB1066 LB1087 LB1089 LB1100 LB1172 LB1201 LB1203 LB1255 LB1183 LB1267 LB1011 LB703 LB762 LB893 LB989 LB1023 LB1164 LB1012 LB759 LB766 LB911 LB1074 LB1114 LB1013 LB1015 LB788 LB1233 LB1071 LB792 LB721 LB977

Lawmakers allocated more than a billion dollars in federal pandemic relief this session and made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget.

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Sen. Tom Briese
General Affairs Session Review 2022 

Session Review: General Affairs

May 12, 2022 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB876 LB877 LB923 LB1268 LB1236 LB899 LB900

Casino gaming regulations and the distribution rights of craft breweries topped the list of issues considered by the General Affairs Committee this session.

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