Lower prescription drug costs sought
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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Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve
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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Lowe sets up shop in the Legislature
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.
Read moreLower public office age requirement discussed
Senators began debate Jan. 28 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to hold any public office in Nebraska.
Read moreLower wage advanced for young workers
Young workers could be paid a reduced minimum wage under a bill advanced to final reading April 29 after a
Read moreLower wage advanced for youth workers
A bill to create a separate minimum wage for young workers was amended and advanced April 15. As introduced by
Read moreLower agricultural land valuation proposed
Owners of agricultural land would see lower property taxes under two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. Currently,
Read moreProposals to lower income tax, increase sales tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard more than 12 hours of testimony Feb. 6 and 7 on two bills that would eliminate all
Read moreDay four bill introduction
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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Bill would expand farm winery provisions
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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Senators adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, lawmakers adopted their permanent rules Jan. 19. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
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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Session Review: Appropriations
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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Session Review: General Affairs
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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