Session Review: Executive Board
Lawmakers approved a proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings this session.
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Sen. Tom Brewer
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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Session Review: Judiciary
Repeal of the state’s concealed handgun permit requirement, continuing efforts to enact criminal justice reforms and an increase in judges’ salaries topped the list of judicial topics considered by senators this session.
Read MoreVoter ID implementation measure approved after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave final approval June 1 to a proposal that implements the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote.
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Voter ID bill clears second round after cloture vote
Senators advanced a bill from select file May 30 that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska.
Read MoreLegislative video archive approved
A proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings was given final approval May 24.
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Voter ID implementation bill advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska.
Read MoreLegislative video archive bill expanded, advanced
A proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings was broadened and advanced from the second round of debate April 25.
Read MoreConcealed handgun permit requirement repealed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 19 that removes a concealed handgun permit requirement in Nebraska law following a successful cloture motion.
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Greater access to legislative video amended, advanced
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill advanced from general file April 17.
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Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement advanced to final round
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska advanced from select file March 28 after a successful cloture motion.
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Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement clears first round
A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was amended and advanced from general file March 3 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreDriving card proposed for some documented non-citizens
Certain federally authorized, non-citizen Nebraska residents could qualify for a driving privilege card under a bill considered Feb. 14 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreBill would provide greater access to legislative video
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreBounty program for pheasant nest predators considered
The state would establish a bounty program intended to increase the number of ring-necked pheasants in Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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