Broadband office proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would establish a state broadband office in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus telecommunications measure and advanced from select file April 5.
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Bosn appointed to Legislature
Gov. Jim Pillen held a press conference April 6 to announce the appointment of Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln as the next representative for District 25 in the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreTransportation updates expanded, advanced
Lawmakers added several bills to a technical update of the state’s transportation laws before advancing the measure from select file April 5.
Read MoreGeist to resign from Legislature to focus on mayoral race
Lincoln Sen. Suzanne Geist announced her resignation from the Legislature April 5, effective at the end of day April 6.
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Creation of broadband services office advanced from first round
A bill that would establish a state broadband office in Nebraska advanced from general file March 31 after a successful cloture motion.
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Juvenile treatment center program sought
A bill that seeks to create a pilot program in Lancaster County to provide mental health services, family outreach, education and family reunification services to juveniles was considered Feb. 15 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreArray of criminal justice reform programs proposed
A bill that would establish a variety of criminal justice reform programs was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1.
Read MoreImagiNE Act reporting requirements, other changes advanced
A bill that would make several changes to Nebraska’s main business tax incentive program cleared the first round of debate April 6.
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License plate fees, issuance cycle discussed
A bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1 would increase the cap on license plate fees and extend the length of license plate issuance cycles in Nebraska.
Read MoreDay nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 19 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreWater safety license plate passed
A new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety was approved by the Legislature May 19.
Read MoreWater safety license plate advanced
A new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety received first-round approval from lawmakers May 4.
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Equal treatment sought for religious organizations
State agencies and political subdivisions would be prohibited from disproportionately restricting religious activity during a state of emergency under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
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Expansion of to-go alcohol sales considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to expand off-premises alcohol sales in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would end microenterprise tax credit program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would end a tax credit program intended to help small businesses.
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