A proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska was considered Feb. 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill intended to ensure that state funds not be used for political purposes.
Read moreTwine used to bale hay would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges.
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A proposal aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges advanced from general file March 31.
Read moreThe state would develop a federally funded economic development grant program focused on smaller Nebraska communities under a bill heard Feb. 14 by the Appropriations Committee.
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A measure to consider repeal of a constitutional requirement that members of the Legislature be elected on nonpartisan ballots was considered by the Executive Board Feb. 3.
Read moreNebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.
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Nebraskans would have more options when buying fireworks under a bill given first-round approval March 30.
Read moreMembers of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 3 meant to strengthen an individual’s right to self-defense.
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Nebraskans would decide if photo identification is required for voting under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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All five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
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