Voter ID constitutional amendment proposed
Nebraskans would decide if photo identification is required for voting under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Sentencing reform proposed for younger offenders
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change certain sentencing provisions for young offenders.
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Bill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system
All five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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“Clean slate” proposed for certain convictions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill meant to address the stigma of criminal conviction.
Read MoreBill seeks to address university deferred maintenance needs
The University of Nebraska would have more tools to address facilities maintenance under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreBill would double auto insurance liability minimums
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would double the minimum automobile insurance coverage required in Nebraska.
Read MoreNebraska Property Tax Incentive Act update sought
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would change the way that a refundable income tax credit is calculated under the Nebraska Property Tax Incentive Act.
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Bill would expand SID authority
Sanitary and improvement districts could build off-street parking facilities under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Community school pilot program considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create a five-year community school pilot program administered by the state Department of Education.
Read MoreBill would end creation of sanitary and improvement districts
Nebraska cities no longer would be able to create new sanitary and improvement districts under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreAll schools would incorporate multicultural education
Nebraska public and private schools would incorporate multicultural education into their instructional programs under a bill heard Feb. 16 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreExtended TIF repayment bill advances
A bill that would implement the provisions of a constitutional amendment approved by Nebraska voters last November advanced from general file Feb. 16.
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Learning is lifelong passion for Pahls
When Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls left the Legislature in 2013, he gave away many of his things — information packets, personal effects.
“I thought I was finished,” Pahls said of being term limited eight years ago.
His new office is a little bare, but ready to be filled as Pahls begins his third term at the Capitol.
Read MoreBrand Act changes considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would make several changes to the Nebraska Livestock Brand Act.
Read MoreNational Guard grave markers considered
Certain members of the Nebraska National Guard could receive a military grave marker under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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