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 update amusement device regulations and address the accessibility of vaping devices and co-branded alcoholic beverages were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee this session.
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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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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.
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The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 11 to regulate mechanical amusement devices and co-branded alcohol in Nebraska.
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