New requirements proposed for law enforcement
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill to increase accountability and transparency for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
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Bill would prohibit treated seed corn in ethanol production
Nebraska ethanol plants could not use treated seed corn as a fuel stock under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreBill seeks transmission line moratorium, study
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to halt construction on certain rural electric transmission lines and establish a legislative committee to examine the issue.
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Bills would address youth center issues
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on three bills, each introduced by the committee, concerning youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
Read MoreSales tax on services would be tied to rate cut
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would apply state sales tax to most services and cut the sales tax rate.
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Bill would provide mental health commitment data
First responders could be notified of a person’s prior mental health treatment when responding to a service call under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreAnimal shares, independent processor assistance proposed
Nebraska farmers and ranchers could offer livestock ownership shares to customers under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Additional police oversight sought
The state’s two largest police departments would be subject to citizen oversight boards under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreAllocation of lottery funds for education programs considered
New behavioral awareness and mental health training initiatives would receive a portion of state lottery funds under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNew timeline requirements proposed for abandoned vehicles
Nebraska law enforcement would be required to make timely abandoned vehicle reports under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreVehicle tax exemption proposed for disabled veterans
Disabled veterans would be exempt from motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 2.
Read MoreHelmet law repeal considered
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposal to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment would tax, regulate sports betting
The Legislature would be authorized to regulate and tax sports wagering in Nebraska under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read MoreRacetrack casino bills considered
A bill to establish the regulatory oversight necessary to carry out a constitutional amendment passed in 2020 was considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee. Nebraska voters legalized casino gaming at licensed racetracks through an initiative petition drive.
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Bill would allow gaming near some fairgrounds
Casinos could be established at or near the site of fairs hosted by licensed racetracks under a bill considered Feb. 1 by the General Affairs Committee.
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