Omnibus judiciary bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would make several changes to judicial procedure.
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Bill would end appointment of election commissioners
County election commissioner would be an elected position under a bill considered Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would ban certain officeholder advertising
A bill to extend the prohibition on Nebraska’s constitutional officers using state money on advertising and promotional materials that refer to the officeholder by name was considered Feb. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Omnibus labor bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
Read moreRegulation sought for poll watchers
Election observers would have more oversight under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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More affordable housing sought
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills designed to expand affordable housing options.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read moreCensus bill vetoed
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts June 4.
Read moreCensus bill approved
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. census passed May 31.
Read moreUpdated landlord requirements approved
A bill requiring landlords to return security deposits more quickly passed May 24.
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Census committee bill narrowed, advanced
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
Read moreUpdated landlord requirements amended, advanced
A bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from select file May 21.
Read moreUpdated landlord requirements advanced
A bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from general file April 24.
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