Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $9.7 billion budget package this session.
Read MoreLawmakers approved the state’s $9.7 billion budget package this session.
Read MoreSenators expanded state benefits for low-income Nebraskans, reformed youth rehabilitation and treatment centers and addressed a variety of licensure issues this session.
Read MoreA bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska did not advance from select file May 18 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
Read MoreA bill that would allocate state lottery funds to behavioral awareness and intervention training stalled on the second round of debate May 18 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 11.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 27 to a bill that would update the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval April 20 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package.
Read MoreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreAfter two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreSenators 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;
Read MoreLegislative oversight, extreme weather planning and a potential change in the number of state senators were some of the proposals considered by the Executive Board this session.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center Special Oversight Committee Aug. 13.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
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