Bill to expand cities’ borrowing ability advances
A bill that would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity advanced from general file Feb. 26.
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Sen. Sue Crawford
Child protection changes advanced
A bill that would extend and revamp the state’s alternative response procedures in child welfare cases advanced from general file Feb. 21.
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Updated utility disconnection requirements proposed
Public and private utility companies could not charge an unreasonable fee for the discontinuance or reconnection of service under a bill heard Feb. 13 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Bill would expand cities’ ability to borrow
A bill considered Jan. 28 by the Urban Affairs Committee would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity.
Read moreMotor vehicle tax exemption proposed for military members
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would expand an existing motor vehicle tax exemption.
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Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read moreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that reinstates a commission counties receive in return for collecting state motor vehicle tax.
Read moreCottage food sales expanded
Nebraskans may sell so-called cottage foods directly from their homes and at certain events under a bill approved by lawmakers April 29.
Read moreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection amended, advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from select file April 25 after senators amended it to direct more of the funds to county roads and bridges.
Read moreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from general file April 16.
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Medicaid buy-in program changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would make changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
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Expanded cottage food sales advanced
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events advanced from general file April 8.
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Paid family leave proposal stalls
After two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
Read moreExpanded reporting sought for certain political advertisements
Electioneering communications would have increased regulation under a bill considered March 13 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreHome brewer bill passed
Non-licensed home alcohol brewers can participate in certain public events under a bill passed March 7.
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