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Sen. Julie Slama

LB535 hearing
Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Bill would establish voter ID framework

February 3, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB535

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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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill targets political use of state funds

January 30, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB67

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.

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Revenue 

Sales tax exemption for twine used in agriculture proposed

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB96 LB941

Twine 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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Ceremonies 

Day three bill introduction

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB95 LB99 LB101 LB107 LB115 LB123 LB124 LB133 LB142 LB145

Senators reconvened Jan. 6 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Appropriations 

Electrical system grant program approved

April 12, 2022 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB977

Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges.

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Appropriations 

Electrical system grant program advanced

April 1, 2022April 1, 2022 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB977

A proposal aimed at helping a Nebraska community address its electrical system challenges advanced from general file March 31.

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Appropriations 

Grant program proposed for small town businesses

February 15, 2022 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB1210

The 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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Executive Board 

Proposal would end nonpartisan legislative elections

February 4, 2022February 4, 2022 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LR282CA

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.

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General Affairs 

Fireworks sales expanded

April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB152

Nebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.

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General Affairs 

Expanded fireworks sales advance

March 30, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB152

Nebraskans would have more options when buying fireworks under a bill given first-round approval March 30.

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Judiciary 

Expansion of sex offender registry considered

March 5, 2021March 5, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB204

Members 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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Judiciary 

Expansion of self-defense statute proposed

March 4, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB300

Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 3 meant to strengthen an individual’s right to self-defense.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Voter ID constitutional amendment proposed

February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LR3CA

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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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Bill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB76

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.

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Education 

Financial literacy requirements proposed

February 1, 2021 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB327 LB452

The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.

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