Sesquicentennial commission created
Senators gave final approval March 31 to a bill that establishes a planning commission for the 150th anniversary of Nebraska
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Sen. Bill Avery
Sales tax funding for Game and Parks passed
A bill that diverts state sales tax revenue to the state Game and Parks Commission was passed by the Legislature
Read MoreProposal to fund Game and Parks amended, advanced
A bill that would divert state sales tax revenue to the state Game and Parks Commission was amended and advanced
Read MoreSesquicentennial commission advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 7 to a bill that would establish a planning commission for the 150th anniversary of
Read MoreProposal to fund Game and Parks advanced
A bill that would divert state sales tax revenue to the state Game and Parks Commission was advanced to select
Read MoreLower residency requirement proposed for veterans’ homes
More people would be eligible to live in veterans’ homes under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans
Read MoreVehicle flood damage bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 7 to a bill intended to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. Introduced by
Read MoreFunds sought for state celebration, capitol fountains
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on two bills that would provide funds to observe the state’s 150th anniversary
Read MoreProposals to fund Game and Parks discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony on two bills Jan. 29 that would divert state sales tax revenue to the state
Read MoreBill would limit criminal record disclosure requirement
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill aimed at limiting public employers’ ability to inquire
Read MoreTermination of rapists’ parental rights discussed
Convicted sex offenders would be prevented from seeking parental rights under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22. LB748,
Read MoreSesquicentennial commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would establish a planning commission
Read MoreVehicle flood damage bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing flood damaged vehicles. As
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law and state contracts dominated government issues addressed by lawmakers this session. Elections Among the election provisions passed was
Read MoreCampaign finance changes adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that repeals the Campaign Finance Limitation Act. LB79, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery,
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