Income tax exclusion for guard members created
Senators approved a bill April 11 intended to help recruit and retain Nebraska National Guard members.
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Sen. Tom Brewer
Veteran justice program created
Lawmakers approved creation of a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill passed April 11.
Read MoreEnergy producer meeting requirement approved
Certain developers of energy generation facilities in Nebraska will be required to hold a public meeting regarding their plans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreOmnibus election measure passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to an omnibus election measure.
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Private renewable energy meeting requirement clears first round
A bill seeking to harmonize requirements for public and private energy generation facilities in Nebraska advanced from general file April 3 after lawmakers voted to narrow the proposal.
Read MoreSenators advance veteran justice program
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
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Veteran justice program considered
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under an amendment considered Feb. 23 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreBill would eliminate handgun purchase certificate, change background check requirements
A measure that would remove a provision in state law that requires a county-issued certificate to purchase a handgun in Nebraska was considered Feb. 22 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Income tax exclusion for guard members advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill intended to help recruit and retain Nebraska National Guard members.
Read MoreEarly review of liquor license applications proposed
The General Affairs Committee considered a bill Feb. 5 that seeks to help certain potential establishments in Nebraska obtain liquor licenses under the Nebraska Liquor Control Act.
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Additional school firearm exemptions discussed
School districts could authorize security personnel and off-duty law enforcement to carry firearms on school grounds and at school-sponsored activities under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Education Committee.
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Omnibus elections bill clears first round
Lawmakers amended a bill Feb. 5 to create an omnibus elections measure and advanced it to select file.
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Session Review: Executive Board
Lawmakers approved a proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings this session.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Establishing a legal framework for the state’s new photo ID voting requirement, earlier restoration of felon voting rights and a state holiday honoring Malcolm X were among the measures considered by the Legislature this session.
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