Fireworks sales expanded
Nebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.
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SID authority expanded
Sanitary and improvement districts can build off-street parking facilities under a bill passed April 29.
Read MoreRetirement changes approved
Lawmakers approved a bill April 29 to address a shortfall in a state retirement plan and make other changes.
Read MoreNew abandoned vehicle timeline requirements adopted
Nebraska law enforcement will be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship contributions, child care stalls
A bill that would create a tax credit scholarship program for private school students stalled on general file April 28 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreSNAP eligibility expansion amended, advanced
Lawmakers placed limits on a bill to expand eligibility for the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, before advancing it from select file April 28.
Read MoreJuvenile court standards amended, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from select file April 28 that would ensure legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.
Read MoreEmergency YRTC placements amended, advanced
Juveniles housed in the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers could be moved more quickly during an emergency situation under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 28.
Read MoreFinancial literacy requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 28 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
Read MoreExpansion of home energy program advanced
More Nebraskans could be eligible for assistance with their residential energy consumption under a bill advanced from general file April 28.
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Expansion of broadband grant funding advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 27 meant to encourage increased broadband availability throughout the state.
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Classroom air filter study clears first round
The state would install high-quality air filters in 150 classrooms to study their effect on student test scores and behavior under a bill advanced from general file April 27.
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Updates to 2020 tax incentive program advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 27 to a bill that would update the provisions of a major tax incentive program passed in 2020.
Read MorePretrial DUI sobriety program amended, advanced
Individuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 27.
Read MorePriority college admission for service members expanded, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 27 to a bill that would give priority college admission to certain uniformed service members after amending it to expand eligibility.
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