McDonnell suits up for legislative heat
Mike McDonnell was born and raised in Legislative District 5 in South Omaha. The home he shares with wife Amy and son Ryan is just four blocks from the house his parents built in 1957.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreDocumentary stamp tax increase passed over on final reading
Consideration of a proposal to fund additional programs and services with a tax increase on real estate transactions ended on the final round of debate April 18 after senators passed over it without taking a vote.
Read MoreReentry framework for formerly incarcerated individuals approved
Lawmakers passed a measure April 11 that seeks to overhaul Nebraska’s approach to parole, probation and reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals.
Read MorePacific conflict stress test requirements, Asian American commission created
A bill meant to prepare supply chains and critical infrastructure for the risk of a possible Pacific conflict was given final approval April 11.
Read MoreiHub funding removed from documentary stamp tax proposal
A bill that would increase a tax paid by the seller of a house advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended it to modify the distribution of the proceeds.
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Documentary stamp tax increase amended, advanced
A bill that would fund additional programs and services with an increase to a tax paid by the seller of a house advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to also cut inheritance tax rates.
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Firefighter retirement bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure to select file April 4 that would makes changes to the retirement system for certain Nebraska firefighters on a promise from the bill’s sponsor that negotiations would continue.
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Pacific stress test bill expanded, clears first round
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.
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Bill to reform parole board amended, advanced
A measure that would provide seats on the Board of Parole to individuals with experience in the state’s correctional system was expanded and advanced to the second round of debate April 3.
Read MoreState patrol retirement measure advanced to select file
A proposal that would change provisions related to the Nebraska State Patrol Retirement System was narrowed and advanced from general file April 2.
Read MoreCommercial development study passed
Lawmakers approved a measure March 28 intended to promote the development of mega sites — large areas of land with infrastructure in place meant to draw commercial and industrial projects to the state.
Read MoreGovernment reform bill approved
Lawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
Read MoreAppointments made to special oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
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