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Sen. Mike Hilgers

Ceremonies 

Lawmakers convene, elect leaders

January 6, 2021January 14, 2021 admin

Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.

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Education 

Injury leave for school employees approved

August 3, 2020 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1186

School employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.

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Education 

Injury leave for school employees amended, advanced

July 20, 2020 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1186

Lawmakers 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.

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Announcement 

Legislative session suspended

March 16, 2020March 17, 2020 admin

In 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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Education 

Injury leave for school employees clears first round

March 5, 2020 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1186

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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Sen. Mike Hilgers
Education 

Injury leave for school employees considered

February 3, 2020 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB1186

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.

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Executive Board 

Rogers approved as public counsel

January 14, 2020 admin

Lawmakers approved the appointment of Julie Rogers as public counsel Jan. 14.

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Executive Board Session Review 2019 

Session Review: Executive Board

July 1, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LR104 LB600 LB330 LB332 LB572 LB631 LB713 LB466 LB253 LB261 LB467

Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Alternative construction method approved

May 24, 2019May 30, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB583

Nebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.

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Judiciary 

Appeals of certain motions approved

May 13, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB179

A bill allowing the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was passed by the Legislature May 13.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Special financing approved for highway construction

May 2, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB616

A bill that expedites highway construction projects in Nebraska was given final approval by the Legislature May 2.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Alternative construction method clears first round

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB583

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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Judiciary 

Appeals of certain motions advanced

April 24, 2019April 24, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB179

A bill that would allow the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was advanced from general file April 24.

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Transportation and Telecommunications 

Special financing for highway construction advanced

April 11, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB616

A bill that would expedite highway construction projects in Nebraska was advanced from general file April 10.

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Sen. Mike Hilgers
Revenue 

Automatic cuts to top state income tax rates proposed

February 21, 2019 admin Sen. Mike Hilgers, LB615

Cuts to Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates would be tied to projected economic growth under a bill heard Feb. 20 by the Revenue Committee.

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