Executive board publication bill advanced
A bill that updates state law related to the compilation, printing and distribution of a variety of legislative documents was advanced from first-round debate March 13.
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Legislative oversight measure clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a cleanup proposal March 4 related to legislative oversight.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 27 to lower revenue projections over the next two fiscal years in their last meeting before debate begins on possible budget adjustments.
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Bill to prohibit certain weapons in Capitol amended, advanced
After two days of debate, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 24 that would prohibit entering the Nebraska State Capitol with a weapon or other banned substance.
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Measure would give voters final approval on initiative changes
The Executive Board heard testimony on a proposed constitutional amendment Feb. 18 that potentially would mitigate the impact of legislative changes to initiative petition measures passed by Nebraska voters.
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Executive Board issues reprimand of Cavanaugh
The Executive Board issued a formal reprimand of Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh Feb. 12 for removing parts of a Capitol poster display earlier this year.
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Bill would allow campaign funds for security purposes
A proposal to allow candidates and office holders to use campaign funds for security purposes was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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Bill would prohibit firearms, other weapons in Capitol
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 2 on a measure that would prohibit entering the Nebraska State Capitol with a weapon or other banned substance.
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Chief justice notes successes, challenges amid budget pressures
In his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 22, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke praised lawmakers for funding the judicial branch during the last legislative session despite ongoing budget pressures.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 20 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Governor calls for tax reform, economic investment
Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted proposals to invest in workforce development, reform the state’s tax system and increase government efficiency in his State of the State address Jan. 15.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
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