Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered two proposals Feb. 5 regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process.
Read MoreThe Executive Board considered two proposals Feb. 5 regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a proposal to cut the state’s top individual and corporate income tax rates and to provide credits on property taxes paid.
Read MoreNebraska cities would be required to add an early childhood component to their comprehensive plans under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Urban Affairs Committee. The bill would apply to cities of the metropolitan, primary, first and second class. It would not apply to villages.
Read MoreA bill meant to protect the privacy of Nebraskans whose license plate numbers are recorded by some government-operated cameras advanced from general file Jan 10.
Read MoreUpdating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreInjured first responders could retain their health insurance coverage under a bill advanced from general file March 29.
Read MoreThe Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 17 on three proposals for nonpartisan election of county officials.
Read MoreThe Legislature celebrated Nebraska’s sesquicentennial with a ceremony in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber March 1.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard two bills Jan. 17 that would clarify how population thresholds for certain cities and counties are met and verified in state law.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 67 bills introduced were:
LB167, sponsored by Crete Sen. Laura Ebke, which would include cannabidiol as a Schedule V controlled substance;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introducing bills. Among the 95 bills introduced were: LB25, sponsored by Gretna Sen. John Murante, which would change provisions for presidential electors;
Read MoreMembers of the Agriculture Committee considered bills on pork production and grain storage regulations this session as well as a proposed amendment to the state constitution guaranteeing the right to farm and ranch.
Read MoreRedistricting and expansion of legislative oversight topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to three special committees March 9. The Election Technology Committee was established
Read MoreThe Executive Board heard three proposals Feb. 8 to create special committees of the Legislature. LR403, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
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