Increased law enforcement standards amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 10 that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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Digital asset depository bill advanced
A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
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Changes to state truancy statutes advanced
Students with excessive school absences could receive additional resources under a bill advanced from general file May 10.
Read MoreKeno provisions removed, casino regulation bill returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would implement provisions of a constitutional gaming amendment approved in 2020 was narrowed May 10 after senators voted to return it to select file.
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DNA collection for felony charges advanced after cloture
Forensic evidence would be collected upon arrest for felony charges under a bill advanced from general file May 7.
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OPS retirement system management plan clears first round
The state would take over management duties for the Omaha school retirement plan under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
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Resolution on alleged federal government overreach discussed
The Executive Board heard testimony May 6 on a proposed resolution that would “reaffirm” state senators’ oath of office and outline legislative positions on a list of perceived threats posed to the U.S. Constitution by the federal government.
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School finance review commission clears first round
A commission would conduct an in-depth review of Nebraska public elementary and secondary school financing under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
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Increased protections for meatpacking workers amended, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file May 6 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Urban affairs omnibus bill advances
A bill intended to resolve a technical conflict in state law was amended to become an omnibus municipal governance measure and advanced from general file May 5.
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Consumption tax proposal fails to advance
Nebraska voters could choose to replace property, income, sales, inheritance and estate taxes with a state consumption tax under a proposed constitutional amendment debated by lawmakers May 5.
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Matching grant program for nonprofit capital construction advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill intended to help jump-start construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additional state aid for certain school districts fails to advance
School districts that rely heavily on property taxes would receive additional state aid under a bill debated by lawmakers May 4.
Read MoreProposed history license plate clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file May 4 that would create a new specialty license plate celebrating Nebraska history.
Read MoreWater safety license plate advanced
A new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety received first-round approval from lawmakers May 4.
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