Limited firearm possession in schools discussed
The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 3 to broaden the exemption for who can legally carry a firearm in a Nebraska school.
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Sen. Steve Halloran
Bill seeks to protect Second Amendment
State and local officials in Nebraska would be limited in their ability to enforce federal firearm regulations under a bill considered Feb. 24 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreBrand Act changes considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would make several changes to the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act.
Read moreHemp program updated
Senators updated the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act Aug. 3 to harmonize it with new federal regulations.
Read moreTransportation load limit exception approved
Farmers will have expanded transportation options under a bill passed by the Legislature July 31.
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Hemp program updates clear first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 4 that would update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act to harmonize it with new federal regulations.
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Transportation load limit exception advanced
Farmers would have expanded transportation options under a bill advanced from general file March 3.
Read moreHemp program updates proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act to harmonize it with new federal regulations.
Read moreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced bills this session authorizing the cultivation and processing of hemp, expanding legal protections for agricultural producers and allowing for cottage food sales from a private home.
Read moreCall spoofing bill passed
A bill that authorizes investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was passed by the Legislature May 2.
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Call spoofing bill advanced
A bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
Read moreProposal considered to allow concealed carry in schools
Local school boards could authorize teachers and school employees to carry concealed weapons on school property under a bill discussed Feb. 28 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreBill seeks to ban call spoofing
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would prevent telemarketers from knowingly manipulating caller ID information.
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Convention of the states proposals considered
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a resolution to call for a convention of the states, authorized under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to introduce new bills.
Among the 66 measures introduced were:
LB313, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System with oversight over regional centers;
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