Bare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing regulation approved
Fight fans in Nebraska have more viewing options following passage of a bill April 12.
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Student discipline tracking system clears first round
Nebraska would track and report individual student discipline data under a proposal advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
Read moreBare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing bill advances
Expanded fight options took a step closer to authorization in Nebraska when a bill that would regulate two new sports advanced from general file March 29.
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Inland port authority bill clears first round
A bill intended to spur commercial economic development advanced from general file March 24.
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Urban redevelopment tax incentives clear first round
Businesses that locate or expand in urban areas with high poverty and unemployment rates could receive tax incentives under a proposal advanced from the first round of debate March 23.
Read moreExtended TIF repayment approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 11 that implements the provisions of a constitutional amendment approved by Nebraska voters in 2020.
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Holidays recognizing Juneteenth, Malcolm X proposed
June 19 and Malcolm X’s birthday would each become new state holidays under bills considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreTax exemption for residential water service considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 a proposal that would exempt residential water service from state sales and use tax.
Read moreBill would eliminate waiting period on voting rights
Nebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. Current law requires a two-year waiting period.
Read moreConstitutional amendment would legalize cannabis
Legalization of cannabis in Nebraska for individuals 21 and older would be placed on the ballot for voter consideration under a measure heard Feb. 19 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreExtended TIF repayment bill advances
A bill that would implement the provisions of a constitutional amendment approved by Nebraska voters last November advanced from general file Feb. 16.
Read moreException to electronic device ban proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would allow certain visitors to bring electronic communication devices into the state’s correctional facilities.
Read moreLandlord responsibility for bed bug infestations sought
Certain Omaha landlords would be required to provide bed bug inspections and treatment under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill would authorize municipal broadband, internet services
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would eliminate a ban on local broadband providers.
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New requirements proposed for law enforcement
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill to increase accountability and transparency for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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