Omnibus election bill advances
A bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
Read MoreA bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
Read MoreThe second Monday in October would be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill meant to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
Read MoreThe Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require display of tribal flags in the Nebraska State Capitol.
Read MoreProsecutors will have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 6.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill meant to address the mental health toll experienced by emergency first responders.
Read MoreThe tax on owners of renewable energy generation facilities would be indexed to inflation under a proposal heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that could potentially limit the use of eminent domain in Nebraska.
Read MoreViolating state law regarding food labels would be a deceptive trade practice under a bill debated on general file Jan. 15.
Read MoreProsecutors would have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 15.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 38 measures introduced were:
LB946, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would change the sales tax rate and impose sales tax on additional services;
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Jan. 13 to a bill that would allow military retirees to exclude half of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax.
Read MoreSenators convened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 120 measures introduced were:
LB755, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide for and change home services permits for barbers, cosmetology and nail technology;
Read MoreElection law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
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