Omnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
A measure that will enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms passed the final round of debate June 1.
Read MoreA measure that will enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms passed the final round of debate June 1.
Read MoreA bill that would enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms was amended and advanced from select file May 24 following a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreA bill that would enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms was amended and advanced from general file May 23 on the promise of continued negotiations before the next round of debate.
Read MoreOmaha would gain $100 million in state funds toward its proposed streetcar project and could use development revenue for affordable housing under an amendment considered by the Urban Affairs Committee March 21.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 8 on several measures aimed at addressing Nebraska’s housing shortage by devoting more state funds to existing programs.
Read MoreMembers of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill meant to address the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder in Nebraska’s largest city.
Read MoreNebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreFunding for pandemic recovery projects across Nebraska, municipal law updates and expedited review changes for tax increment financing were among the topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSenators gave final approval April 12 to a bill directing federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state.
Read MoreBusinesses that employ felons may apply for a state income tax credit under a proposal passed by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 12 that makes several changes to state laws governing Nebraska municipalities.
Read MoreA bill establishing expedited review of so-called “micro” tax-increment financing projects passed April 12.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would direct federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state was returned to select file and amended April 7.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would create a state income tax credit for businesses that hire felons was narrowed April 7 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreAn attempt to override a veto and require Gov. Pete Ricketts to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance fell short April 5.
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