Legislature adjourns sine die
The 107th Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 27.
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Ceremonies
Chief justice focuses on pandemic response, access to justice
The head of Nebraska’s judicial branch reviewed the court system’s efforts to provide “uninterrupted access to justice” during the coronavirus pandemic in his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 21.
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Day ten bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
Among the proposals were:
LB590, sponsored by North Platte Sen. Mike Groene, which would change time periods for ballots for early voting;
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
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Governor calls for property tax relief, new prison
Proposals for reducing property taxes, limiting local government spending growth and expanding state prisons highlighted Gov. Pete Ricketts’ State of the State address Jan. 14.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 43 measures introduced were:
LB387, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would change provisions relating to the taxation of military retirement benefits;
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
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Day five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 50 measures introduced were:
LB266, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John McCollister, which would adopt the Renewable Energy Standards Act;
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 51 measures introduced were:
LB213, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would provide for an efficiency review of state agencies;
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 measures introduced were:
LB140, sponsored by Gering Sen. John Stinner, which would change provisions relating to enforcement of railroad safety standards;
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to begin introduction of new bills.
Among the 143 proposals were:
LB18, sponsored by Seward Sen. Mark Kolterman, which would change provisions relating to equivalent employees and qualified locations under the ImagiNE Nebraska Act;
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Lawmakers convene, elect leaders
Senators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
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Legislature adjourns sine die, six senators depart
The second session of the 106th Legislature adjourned sine die Aug. 13, the 60th legislative day of a session interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Legislative session resumes
Senators reconvened at the State Capitol July 20 to complete the second session of the 106th Nebraska Legislature.
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