Economic development measure passed with Lincoln water funding
A bill meant to spur economic development across the state received final approval from the Legislature June 1.
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Pandemic funding update expanded, advanced to final round
A bill that would update a measure passed by the Legislature last year related to federal pandemic funds was expanded to become an omnibus urban affairs measure and given second-round approval May 18.
Read morePandemic funding update expanded, advanced
A bill that would make updates to a measure passed by the Legislature last year related to federal pandemic funds was expanded and given first-round approval April 11.
Read moreDeath penalty abolition considered
Repeal of the death penalty in Nebraska would be put to voters again — this time through a constitutional amendment — under a proposal considered March 16 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Committee hears updates on Omaha pandemic funding
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would update the Economic Recovery Act passed by the Legislature in 2022 to fund pandemic recovery projects, mainly in North and South Omaha.
Read moreChanges to school suspension, expulsion considered
The Education Committee heard testimony March 7 on bills intended to prevent the suspension of young students and ensure expelled students are able to graduate on time.
Read moreBill seeks to reform parole board
Individuals with experience in the state’s correctional system would gain seats on the Board of Parole under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 2.
Read moreBill would create Malcolm X state holiday
Nebraska would celebrate a new state holiday under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreState infrastructure grant program considered
Nebraska municipalities of any size could apply for state grant funding for infrastructure projects under a bill heard by the Urban Affairs Committee Feb. 21.
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Statewide model school dress code considered
A measure that would require all school districts in Nebraska to adopt a written dress code and grooming policy was considered Feb. 14 by the Education Committee.
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Marijuana legalization, decriminalization considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that would lift certain marijuana restrictions in the state.
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Racial, disability impact statements proposed
Certain bills introduced in the Nebraska Legislature would be required to include a statement of their potential impact on communities of color and disability under two proposals considered by the Executive Board Jan. 27.
Read moreBill would clarify SID requirements
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would update state law relating to sanitary and improvement district regulations when an SID is located just outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality, known as a city’s extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction, or ETJ.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
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