Farm equipment transportation rules passed
Farm equipment dealers have more shipping options under a bill passed by senators April 10. LB1039, introduced by Fullerton Sen.
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Sen. Annette Dubas
Road construction bond bill fails
A bill that would have enabled the state to borrow money to fund road construction failed to advance from final
Read MoreRoad construction bonds advanced after cloture
Senators continued a second day of general file debate March 26 on a bill that would enable the state to
Read MoreAg machinery tax exemption approved
Senators gave final approval March 27 to a bill that exempts certain agricultural machinery purchases from state sales tax. Under
Read MoreFarm equipment transportation rules advanced
Load restrictions would be relaxed for farm equipment haulers under a bill advanced to select file March 24. LB1039, introduced
Read MoreFederal mandates for roads passed
Senators passed a bill March 24 that prohibits drivers of commercial and passenger vehicles from using phones while driving. LB983,
Read MoreSenators debate road construction bonds
Nebraska would borrow money to hasten road construction under a bill debated by senators March 12. LB1092, as introduced by
Read MoreCommittee will study public benefit access system
Lawmakers approved a measure March 7 that establishes a special investigative committee of the Legislature to study the state’s public
Read MorePaid sick leave bills considered
Programs giving employees paid leave from work would be created under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee
Read MoreFederal mandates for roads amended, advanced
Drivers of commercial and passenger vehicles would be banned from using phones while driving under a bill advanced from general
Read MoreFunds sought for rail compact dues
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill seeking funds to pay Nebraska’s rail compact dues. LB891, introduced
Read MoreBonds proposed for faster highway construction
Bond financing would be employed to accelerate the completion of highway construction projects under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreFarm equipment transport rules discussed
Load limits would be expanded for farm equipment haulers under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb 10.
Read MoreCommittees proposed to investigate DHHS, Corrections
Two proposals to establish special investigative committees of the Legislature were discussed during an Executive Board hearing Feb. 10. LR400,
Read MoreAg machinery tax exemption advances
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 24 to a bill that would exempt certain agricultural machinery purchases from state sales tax.
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