Omnibus election bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to election procedures in Nebraska passed Aug. 3.
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NEST program changes approved
Nebraskans may deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill passed by the Legislature Aug. 3.
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Affordable housing bill advanced
A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
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Police oversight boards considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
Read MoreSecretary of state fee increase approved
Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a measure that changes a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office.
Read MoreArt funding changes, creative district plan approved
Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council and authorizes creative districts.
Read MoreLegislative YRTC oversight bill approved
A bill that provides greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers passed July 31.
Read MoreOmnibus municipal bill passed
Senators gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes several changes to state law governing cities and villages.
Read MoreTransportation load limit exception approved
Farmers will have expanded transportation options under a bill passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read MoreOmnibus transportation bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 containing several transportation measures.
Read MoreIndoor e-cigarette ban passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 banning electronic smoking devices inside public buildings in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers pave way for new cemetery
The state of Nebraska will acquire a veterans’ cemetery in Grand Island under a bill passed July 31.
Read MoreAnti-bias and implicit bias training requirement approved
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
Read MorePublic power biofuel development authorized
Nebraska’s public power districts may develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.
Read MoreMunicipal energy bill approved
Senators passed a bill July 31 updating governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
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