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Sen. Heath Mello

Appropriations Session Review 2016 

Session Review: Appropriations

May 18, 2016June 21, 2017 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB956 LB733 LB923 LB957 LB981 LB960 LB1093 LB1028 LB987 LB560 LB1017 LB1092

Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with three bills passed this session. LB956, introduced by Kearney Sen. Galen Hadley at the request of the governor, adjusts appropriations for state operations, aid and construction programs.

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Judiciary 

Lawmakers override veto; professional licenses approved for young immigrants

April 20, 2016April 21, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB947

A governor’s veto of a bill that would make additional Nebraskans eligible for professional licensure was overridden by the Legislature

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Judiciary 

Professional licenses approved for young immigrants

April 13, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB947

A new class of Nebraskans is eligible for professional licensure under a bill passed April 13. LB947, introduced by Omaha

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Revenue 

Senators approve tax credits for early childhood workforce

April 12, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB889

Early childhood care and education program providers and their staff will be eligible for a tax credit under a bill

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Judiciary 

Camera procedures required for law enforcement

April 8, 2016May 17, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1000 LB846 LB1055

Law enforcement agencies using body-worn cameras will have to document usage procedures under a bill passed by the Legislature April

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Judiciary 

Consumer protections enhanced

April 7, 2016April 8, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB835

Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that strengthens consumer protection laws. LB835, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, makes changes

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Business and Labor 

Workforce innovation bill passed

April 7, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1110 LB1029

Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that provides future guidance for the state’s workforce investment system. LB1110, introduced by Omaha

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Urban Affairs 

Clean energy financing bill passed

April 7, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1012

Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that will help property owners make energy-efficient upgrades. LB1012, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath

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Judiciary 

Professional licenses for young immigrants advanced

April 7, 2016April 7, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB947

A new class of Nebraskans would be eligible for professional licensure under a bill advanced from select file April 7.

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Appropriations 

Economic development measures approved

April 1, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1093 LB1028 LB1017 LB987 LB560

Senators passed a bill April 1 that changes several economic development provisions. LB1093, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, initially

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Natural Resources 

Solid waste study approved

April 1, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1101

Lawmakers passed a bill April 1 authorizing a study of the state’s recycling and solid waste management programs. LB1101, introduced

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Judiciary 

Camera procedures suggested for law enforcement

March 30, 2016May 17, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1000 LB846 LB1055

Law enforcement agencies using body-worn cameras would have to document usage procedures under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 29.

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Revenue 

Tax credits for early childhood workforce advanced

March 30, 2016March 30, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB889

Early childhood care and education program providers and their staff would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill

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Judiciary 

Consumer protection enhancements advanced

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB835

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 29 that would strengthen consumer protection laws. LB835, introduced by Omaha Sen.

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Urban Affairs 

Clean energy financing bill advanced

March 29, 2016March 29, 2016 admin Sen. Heath Mello, LB1012

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 29 that would help property owners make energy-efficient upgrades. LB1012, introduced by

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