Inland port authority bill clears first round
A bill intended to spur commercial economic development advanced from general file March 24.
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Allocation of lottery funds for education programs advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would allocate approximately $100 million in lottery funds to education-related programs over the next five years.
Read MoreJuvenile facility oversight committee approved
Senators voted March 23 to reauthorize an oversight committee for the state’s troubled youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
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Expanded health care credentialing bill clears first round
A bill intended to expand the pool of credentialed workers in certain medical fields advanced from general file March 23.
Read MoreIn-state tuition for AmeriCorps participants advanced
Certain AmeriCorp participants would be eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska higher education institutions under a bill advanced from general file March 23.
Read MoreHome school in-state tuition advanced
Nebraska home-school students would be eligible for in-state tuition at state postsecondary educational institutions under a bill advanced from general file March 23.
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Urban redevelopment tax incentives clear first round
Businesses that locate or expand in urban areas with high poverty and unemployment rates could receive tax incentives under a proposal advanced from the first round of debate March 23.
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Wireless fee increase fails to advance
A bill that would increase landline and wireless fees in certain counties failed to advance from general file March 23.
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Electronic cattle inspection advances
The Nebraska Brand Committee could use electronic devices, nose prints, retinal scans or DNA matches to inspect cattle under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 22.
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State funding for rail access projects advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would require the state to provide matching funds for the development of industrial rail access business parks.
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Child sexual abuse prevention programs advance
Nebraska public schools would adopt programs intended to curb child sexual abuse under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 22.
Read MoreCompensation for first responders’ families amended, advanced
A bill that would provide a one-time death benefit to families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty was amended and advanced to final reading March 22.
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Student journalist, advisor free speech protections advance after cloture
Student journalists would have stronger First Amendment protections under a bill advanced from general file March 18 following debate spanning several days.
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Regulatory framework for racetrack casinos advanced
A bill that would implement provisions of a constitutional amendment approved in 2020 was expanded and advanced from general file March 17.
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Animal shares, independent processor assistance advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would allow farmers and ranchers to offer livestock ownership shares to customers.
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