Sen. Stan Clouse has no shortage of pictures of his impressive wood carvings to display. What started out as a way to cope with the loss of his young son has turned into a lifelong hobby and creative outlet for the Kearney senator.
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The General Affairs Committee advanced proposals this session relating to the regulation of alternative nicotine products, medical cannabis, microdistilleries and mobile sports betting.
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The Judiciary Committee considered a wide range of topics this session, including enhanced criminal penalties, reforms to Nebraska’s court system and stronger consumer protections.
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Senators approved several measures this session that make changes to various retirement systems.
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Measures aimed at increasing access to affordable housing and requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations were among those advanced by the Urban Affairs Committee this session.
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Lawmakers ultimately rejected a compromise amendment May 13 after initially adopting it during the second-round of debate on a bill that would narrow provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters to guarantee earned paid sick leave.
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Lawmakers passed a measure May 9 allowing first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval this week to six components of the state’s roughly $10.8 billion budget package.
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A bill that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans was given second-round approval April 30 following a successful cloture motion.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a measure that would allow first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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A bill that would make changes to tourism grants was narrowed before being advanced to the second round of debate April 24.
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A proposal that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices was passed over during second-round debate April 23 at the request of the introducer.
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After eight hours of debate over two days, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would expand existing penalty enhancements for assaulting health care workers.
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Lawmakers advanced a measure from general file April 14 that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices.
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Retirement contribution rates for certain Nebraska police officers will change under a bill given final approval April 3.
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