Lawmakers amended and advanced three components of the state’s $12.975 million budget package this week. 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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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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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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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 MoreSenators began debate Jan. 28 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to hold any public office in Nebraska.
Read MoreYoung workers could be paid a reduced minimum wage under a bill advanced to final reading April 29 after a
Read MoreA bill to create a separate minimum wage for young workers was amended and advanced April 15. As introduced by
Read MoreOwners of agricultural land would see lower property taxes under two bills heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 19. Currently,
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard more than 12 hours of testimony Feb. 6 and 7 on two bills that would eliminate all
Read MoreSenators 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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Measures to expand keno play and track alcoholic products being imported into the state were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee and packaged into two omnibus bills this session.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 17 that makes a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws.
Read MoreLawmakers amended and gave second-round approval April 4 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
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