Exemption debated for farm building electrical work
Lawmakers debated a bill March 20 that would create an exception in state electrical licensing law for workers engaged in the construction of farm buildings.
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Transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 that allows college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
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Bill advanced to allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters
Lawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 19 that would allow college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
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College students competing in additional shooting sports could lawfully transport their firearms on campus under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 9 and 10.
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Motorcycle helmet repeal stalls
Lawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
Read moreMotor vehicle sales license requirement repealed
Lawmakers voted May 3 to repeal a requirement for motor vehicle salespersons to obtain a special license.
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Elimination of motor vehicle sales license advances
Motor vehicle salespersons would no longer be required to obtain a special license under a bill advanced from general file April 5.
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Attempt to repeal helmet law stalls
A cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the advancement of a bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement failed by one vote March 14.
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Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would clarify the correct method of transporting a concealed firearm.
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Workers’ comp drug formulary proposed
The Workers’ Compensation Court would adopt an evidence-based drug formulary under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee March 6.
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Bill would allow nonelection of workers’ compensation coverage
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would allow individual employers to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage.
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Helmet law repeal discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposed repeal of the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
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Lowe sets up shop in the Legislature
As he settles into his first legislative session, you won’t find Sen. John Lowe of Kearney spending too much time decorating his new work space. Despite having one of the smaller offices in the Capitol, he’s still getting used to having so much room and natural light.
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