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Judiciary
April 14, 2021 admin

Cloture attempt on student journalist, adviser free speech protections fails

A bill to expand student journalist and advisor protections did not advance from select file April 14 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.

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Transportation and Telecommunications
April 14, 2021 admin

Rural-based broadband funding plan amended, advanced

A bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.

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Natural Resources
April 14, 2021 admin

Carbon sequestration framework amended, advanced

Operators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.

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Sen. John Stinner
Appropriations
April 14, 2021 admin

State budget amended, advanced with prison funding compromise

Following 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.

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Judiciary
April 13, 2021 admin

Pretrial DUI sobriety program clears first round

Individuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill advanced from general file April 12.

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General Affairs
April 12, 2021 admin

Bare-knuckle boxing, kickboxing regulation approved

Fight fans in Nebraska have more viewing options following passage of a bill April 12.

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Education
April 12, 2021 admin

Purple star designation for military friendly schools approved

Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students may receive a special designation under a bill passed by the Legislature April 12.

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Transportation and Telecommunications
April 12, 2021 admin

Veteran license plate registry passed

Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 that imposes new requirements on individuals seeking certain armed services license plates.

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Revenue
April 12, 2021 admin

Income tax credit for passthroughs modified, advanced

Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 12 to a bill that would change the way in which passthrough entities claim a refundable income tax credit under the Property Tax Incentive Act.

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Transportation and Telecommunications
April 12, 2021 admin

New timeline requirements for abandoned vehicles advanced

Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill advanced from general file April 12.

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Special Committees
April 12, 2021 admin

Appointments made to special committees

The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.

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Sens. Pansing Brooks, Stinner and Friesen
Appropriations
April 9, 2021 admin

State budget package clears first round

After 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.

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Judiciary
April 9, 2021 admin

Judicial salary increases advanced

Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file April 9.

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Judiciary
April 8, 2021 admin

Juvenile legal counsel measure advanced

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.

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Education
April 7, 2021 admin

Statewide school safety reporting system amended, advanced

Lawmakers adopted an amendment to change the funding source for a proposed school safety pilot program before giving the bill second-round approval April 6.

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