Urban affairs omnibus bill approved
An omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given final approval April 18.
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Developmental disability funding priority for military dependents approved
A new funding priority for military dependents with developmental disabilities was created under a bill passed March 29.
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Developmental disability funding priority for military dependents advanced
A bill that would create a new funding priority for military dependents with developmental disabilities was given first-round approval Feb. 28.
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Regulations proposed for unmanned aircraft
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would regulate the use of unmanned aircraft systems in several areas of statute.
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Handgun permit fee increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read moreBill introduction begins
Senators convened Jan. 3 to introduce new bills.
Among the 119 bills introduced were:
LB675, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would change provisions relating to correctional overcrowding emergencies;
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Blood brings municipal view to the Legislature
Visitors to the Capitol watching Sen. Carol Blood address a full legislative chamber would never guess that public speaking used to make her uncomfortable.
Read moreOmnibus health licensing bill approved
An omnibus health care licensure bill was given final approval April 24.
Read moreOmnibus health licensing bill amended, advanced
An omnibus health care licensure bill was amended and advanced from select file April 3.
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Omnibus health licensing bill advanced
A bill that would provide temporary credentialing for military spouses was amended March 23 to become an omnibus health care licensure bill.
Read moreBill passed to require payment of penalties before candidacy
The resolution of civil sanctions will be required of candidates for public office under a bill passed by lawmakers March 23.
Read moreCounty law clerk designation revised
Senators passed a bill March 3 intended to help county attorneys and public defenders recruit and retain law clerks and law students.
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Bill would list traffic stop procedures in driving manual
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would provide guidance on interacting with law enforcement in the Nebraska driver’s manual.
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Bill requiring payment of penalties before candidacy advanced
The resolution of civil sanctions would be required of candidates for public office under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 23.
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Bill would allow evidence to be heard
Evidence of driving under the influence would be considered admissible in a civil action under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3.
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