Session Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several gaming and liquor law changes this session, as well as regulation of e-cigarette products. Senators passed a
Read MoreLawmakers considered several gaming and liquor law changes this session, as well as regulation of e-cigarette products. Senators passed a
Read MoreSenators considered legislation regarding motorcycle helmets, specialty license plates and texting while driving, among other topics this session. Rules of
Read MoreFollowing a motion to reconsider a final reading vote taken last week, senators voted April 7 to pass a measure
Read MoreSenators declined to pass a measure April 3 intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed horse races in
Read MoreA measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed horse races in Nebraska was returned from final reading
Read MoreSenators took up select file debate March 5 on a measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed
Read MoreMembers of the Education Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 25 that would allow for independent public schools. Under
Read MoreNebraska’s most violent prison inmates would have to earn “good time” reductions to their sentences under legislation heard by the
Read MoreAn attempt to force a vote on a bill that would allow public safety volunteers to use special lights to
Read MoreOnly proficient readers would advance from third to fourth grade under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 28.
Read MorePublic safety volunteers would be allowed to use special lights to identify their vehicles under legislation advanced by lawmakers Jan.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB972, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB822, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 18 that shortens the in-person early voting period in Nebraska. Under LB271, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreFollowing two days of debate, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would shorten the
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