Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to introduce new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 4 to introduce new bills.
Read MoreSenators began the session by passing a measure that made cuts to the budget for the current fiscal year. The reductions were a first step to offset a projected revenue shortfall of nearly $1 billion over the biennium.
Read MoreA comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking and securities laws was approved this session, along with changes to insurance regulation and commerce promotion.
Read MoreThe Education Committee considered bills this session dealing with school funding, reading proficiency, charter schools, physical restraint of students and policies to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
Read MoreThe Legislature amended and advanced a bill from select file May 3 that would change how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreThe Legislature gave final approval May 2 to a bill that requires schools to adopt a policy to accommodate pregnant and parenting students.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 25 that would change how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill April 4 that would require schools to provide students who are mothers with a private place to express breast milk.
Read MoreIf there is one thing Sen. Tony Vargas does not want to do, it’s disappoint his mother, Lidia. As a first-generation son of Peruvian immigrants, he knows that she is proud of his many achievements – but also knows that she doesn’t want him to rest on his laurels.
Read MoreEarly voting hours would be extended in Douglas, Lancaster and Sarpy counties under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 16.
Read MoreOil and gas companies would be required to carry liability insurance on certain types of wells under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 2.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would provide funds for bilingual investigators to enforce the Employee Classification Act (ECA).
Read MoreBorrowers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would receive more favorable loan terms under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would accommodate pregnant and parenting students as they complete their education.
Read MoreOn the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18, senators introduced 173 bills. These included:
LB505, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would adopt the Refugee Resettlement Notification Act;
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