Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 7 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 7 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreEmergency medical billing and updates to a variety of banking laws were among the issues considered by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreSenators raised the state’s smoking age and changed the regulation of party busses and special designated licenses this session.
Read MoreSenators created a statewide commission, added to an established state holiday and took up several election proposals this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee this session advanced a major proposal that includes a new tax credit based on the amount of property taxes paid to a taxpayer’s school district, a new business tax incentive program and a requirement to provide matching funds for a potential project at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Read MoreProposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase the availability of certain types of housing passed Aug. 13.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read MoreA bill that seeks to increase the availability of certain types of housing was expanded and advanced to final reading Aug. 11.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreA bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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