Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 24. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
Read moreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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The 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
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Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read moreSchool employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
Read moreLawmakers gave second-round approval July 20 to a bill under which school employees would receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work.
Read moreIn light of growing concerns regarding the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Speaker Jim Scheer of Norfolk announced March 16 that the Legislature will not meet as scheduled March 17. Session will remain adjourned until reconvened by the speaker’s office.
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School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 5.
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School employees who are injured by another person while at work would receive injury leave under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
Read moreLawmakers approved the appointment of Julie Rogers as public counsel Jan. 14.
Read moreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreNebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreA bill allowing the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read moreA bill that expedites highway construction projects in Nebraska was given final approval by the Legislature May 2.
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Nebraska’s largest counties and cities would be allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill advanced from general file April 29.
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