Holdcroft launches legislative career
Several years ago, Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue noticed that certain trees on his property weren’t bearing fruit. So he brought in some help: honeybees.
Read MoreSeveral years ago, Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue noticed that certain trees on his property weren’t bearing fruit. So he brought in some help: honeybees.
Read MoreLawmakers approved two omnibus education packages this session that allow certain school districts to permit security personnel to carry firearms on school grounds, provide funding for computer science teacher training and boost funding for teacher recruitment and retention programs.
Read MoreMeasures 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.
Read MoreChanges 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.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session creating an array of tax credits, allowing businesses to deduct certain expenses immediately and authorizing cities to use local tax revenue to pay for the development of special retail districts.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 11 to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants.
Read MoreA 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 MoreA bill intended to expand safe haven provisions for Nebraska infants was narrowed and given second-round approval April 3.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval March 28 to a bill that contains several updates to state law governing liquor, gaming and vaping.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill to select file March 20 that would expand safe haven provisions for infants in Nebraska.
Read MorePartially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreAfter three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
Read MoreA proposal to regulate rickhouse operations in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, senators gave first-round approval Feb. 22 to a bill that would enhance penalties for certain charges related to manufacturing or delivering controlled substances when doing so results in death or serious bodily injury.
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