Senators advanced a measure from first-round debate Jan. 16 that would require Nebraska school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan, on assurances from the introducer that the measure would be narrowed on select file.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted proposals to invest in workforce development, reform the state’s tax system and increase government efficiency in his State of the State address Jan. 15.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to continue introduction of new bills.
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A bill that would triple the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs advanced from general file Jan. 14.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to close a gap in the state’s tobacco tax policies.
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Nebraskans could purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 14.
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Gov. Jim Pillen announced Jan. 14 the appointment of Fred Meyer of St. Paul to fill the Legislative District 41 seat left vacant by the resignation of former Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon announced his resignation on the floor of the Legislature Jan. 13, effective upon adjournment for the day. The announcement came shortly before debate was set to begin on his expulsion from the body amid workplace harassment policy violations.
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The Executive Board advanced a resolution Jan. 12 to expel Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon from the Nebraska Legislature after hearing invited testimony on the measure earlier in the day.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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High school students who want to learn what it’s like to be a senator in the Nebraska Legislature are encouraged to apply for scholarships to attend the 2026 Unicameral Youth Legislature June 7-12.
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