Moser elected committee chair
Lawmakers chose Columbus Sen. Mike Moser in a three-way race to replace former Sen. Suzanne Geist as chairperson of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee April 20.
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Moser strikes the right note at the Capitol
Sometimes it can get a little loud at Sen. Mike Moser’s place of business, but that’s part of the deal. Moser, the former mayor of Columbus, has owned Columbus Music Company with his wife, Jan, for the past 42 years. The store has around 150 guitars in stock, and plenty of amps to go with them.
Read MoreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
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Proposal to classify certain gig workers as contractors amended, advanced
A bill that would codify ride-share drivers as independent contractors in state law was expanded to include other delivery drivers before advancing to final reading after a successful cloture motion Feb. 19.
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Solid waste disposal fee increase clears first round
A fee increase on landfill operators would help cover Nebraska’s superfund site cleanup costs under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 19.
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Increased driver, motor vehicle records fees proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a proposal to raise fees for certain driver and motor vehicle records maintained by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Child care, affordable housing tax credit changes advance
A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska received first-round approval from lawmakers Jan. 30.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislature convenes, welcomes new members
Twenty-five members were sworn into office Jan. 8 as the 109th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number comprises six re-elected members and 19 newly elected senators — including two who had been appointed and one nonincumbent who is returning after previously serving in the Legislature.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session to provide incentives for reducing nitrogen use in Nebraska farming practices, transfer state regulation of hemp cultivation back to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and modernize restrictions on foreign land ownership.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Bills intended to ensure the reliability of the electric grid and better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee advanced measures this session to harmonize broadband internet standards, create new requirements related to Nebraska’s 911 service system and help recruit and retain emergency care providers.
Read MoreConservation exemption for road projects approved
A bill intended to better balance the conservation of Nebraska’s threatened and endangered species with highway maintenance received final approval from lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreTransportation and telecommunications omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles as well as several other proposals related to transportation and telecommunications.
Read MoreNitrate reduction incentive bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill that would provide Nebraska farmers with incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices was amended and advanced by lawmakers April 4.
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