Emergency act changes passed
Lawmakers approved a bill April 17 that limits the governor’s authority during a state of emergency. LB390, introduced by Imperial
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Emergency act changes advanced
A bill to limit the governor’s authority during a state of emergency advanced from general file April 1. LB390, introduced
Read moreConcealed handguns for school employees proposed
Teachers would be permitted to carry concealed weapons in schools under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 28.
Read moreValuation of irrigated cropland questioned
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would change how irrigated cropland is valuated.
Read moreChanges to NRD occupation tax procedures proposed
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on two bills Jan. 30 that would change the way natural resources
Read moreInmate placement bill bracketed
Senators bracketed a bill on general file Jan. 24 that would transfer authority to place inmates in a Nebraska rehabilitation
Read moreCompensation for irrigators advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 23 that would provide compensation to members of irrigation districts. The state Department of Natural
Read moreWork camp expansion filibuster successful
A bill that would have permitted nonprofit corporations to enter into work arrangements with inmates of the Work Ethic Camp
Read moreInmate employment provisions debated
Senators began debating a bill Feb. 13 that would permit nonprofit corporations to enter into work arrangements with inmates of
Read morePermit contracts proposed for escort services
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would create the Escort Services Accountability and Permit Act.
Read moreMassage therapy clarification sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill meant to clarify the state’s definition of
Read moreBill seeks greater local government access
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill aimed to increase access to local
Read moreLoans for streamflow enhancement projects proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would provide state assistance to implement streamflow projects. LB185,
Read moreOwners of nonirrigated land to receive tax refunds
Landowners along the Republican River are eligible for occupation tax refunds under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read moreAppropriation of Republican River repayments approved
LB950, introduced by Imperial Sen. Mark Christensen, directs the state treasurer to transfer $1.4 million from the general fund to the
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