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Sen. Beau Ballard

Transportation and Telecommunications 

East beltway project proposed

March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 admin Sen. Beau Ballard, LB721

The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would fund planning of a new beltway project in Lancaster County.

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Ballard takes on new Capitol role

February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 admin

It’s not often that someone as young as Sen. Beau Ballard can say they’ve spent half their lives in politics. The recently appointed senator began knocking doors and talking to constituents at age 12 while helping with his grandfather’s 2008 campaign for the legislative seat Ballard now holds.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Pet insurance proposal clears first round

February 16, 2023 admin Sen. Beau Ballard, LB296

A bill that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents, advanced from general file Feb. 16.

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Agriculture 

Additional right-to-farm protections proposed

February 15, 2023 admin Sen. Beau Ballard, LB662

The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would further restrict nuisance lawsuits against Nebraska agricultural operations.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Pet insurance proposal considered

January 24, 2023January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Beau Ballard, LB296

The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a proposal that would create a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance, which covers pet illness and accidents.

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