Members of the Agriculture Committee considered bills on pork production and grain storage regulations this session as well as a proposed amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing the right to farm and ranch.
Read MoreLawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with three bills passed this session. LB956, introduced by Kearney Sen. Galen Hadley at the request of the governor, adjusts appropriations for state operations, aid and construction programs.
Read MoreDirect primary care, unclaimed property and governance reporting standards for insurers were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers passed several employment measures this session that protect employees’ rights to wage equity, compensation for earned vacation time and workplace privacy.
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Education Committee considered bills this session that alter the state’s school aid formula, eliminate the Omaha learning community’s common levy and require high school students to take a college admission test.
Read MoreRedistricting and expansion of legislative oversight topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers.
Read MoreLawmakers considered several changes to gaming and liquor laws this year as well as a library regulation proposal.
Read MoreLawmakers considered bills this session that impact administrative leadership hires, election law and the state’s military installations.
Read MoreChild welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSenators passed measures this session that will provide a more transparent grand jury process, prevent civil forfeiture without criminal charges and ensure wage equality for all Nebraskans.
Read MorePrivate wind energy development, oil and gas regulations and preservation of the state’s waterways topped the list of issues considered this session by the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreSenators made changes to the state patrol and Omaha school employee retirement systems this session.
Read MoreThe Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered bills this session that would provide agricultural property tax relief, grant tax credits for early childhood education professionals and modify arena turnback tax provisions.
Read MoreLawmakers considered several measures this session to make roads safer for cyclists and motorists, ease restrictions on certain farm vehicles and encourage organ donation.
Read MoreEconomic development, zoning ordinances and city financing were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
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