Year-round daylight saving time advances
Nebraskans would no longer spring forward or fall back if authorized by federal law under a bill that advanced from general file March 14.
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One-call system complaint procedure advanced
A new process to review complaints that allege violations of the state’s One-Call Notification System Act would be established under a bill given first-round approval March 11.
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Bill to eliminate concealed handgun permit requirement advanced after cloture
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 11 that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreDMV clean-up bill amended, advanced
A bill that would make a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Additional authority for environmental regulator advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution.
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Omnibus municipal bill advanced
A bill that would update statutes governing metropolitan class cities was amended and advanced to select file March 11.
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Loan forgiveness for public water systems amended, advanced
A bill intended to help certain cities pay for drinking water and wastewater projects advanced to the second round of debate March 11 after lawmakers amended it to include three other measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MorePharmacy benefit manager regulations passed
Senators passed a bill March 11 regulating pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
Read MoreHydrogen hub work group approved
Nebraska could seek to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub under a bill passed by the Legislature March 10.
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South Platte River canal project advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal to build a canal that would divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
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Bill requiring Ricketts to apply for federal rental assistance funds advanced
A bill to create a new state housing agency was scrapped March 9 and replaced with a proposal to require Nebraska to apply for a second round of federal emergency rental assistance.
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Lake development, water recreation projects advance
A proposal intended to spur economic development and recreational opportunities in three areas of the state advanced from the first round of debate March 9.
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Emergency grants for small businesses clear first round
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events advanced from general file March 9.
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Immunity for certain drug and alcohol offenses advanced
A bill that would provide immunity from arrest and prosecution for drug or alcohol offenses for victims and witnesses of sexual assault in certain situations cleared the first round of debate March 9.
Read MoreOmnibus child welfare bill amended, advanced
Senators added provisions to an omnibus child welfare measure before giving it second round approval March 8.
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