The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to increase revenue projections during a Feb. 28 meeting at the Capitol. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts used by the Legislature to craft the state’s budget.
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Nebraskans would decide if voters must present photo identification under a constitutional amendment discussed Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreCounty election commissioner would be an elected position under a bill considered Feb. 27 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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The Judiciary Committee held a joint hearing Feb. 27 on two proposals to ensure the visitation rights of grandparents.
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The Legislature voted Feb. 27 to urge Congress and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to make flood control a top priority when managing water systems under their authority in the Missouri River basin.
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Electronic smoking devices would be banned inside public buildings under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 27.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would clarify the assignment of tasks by a physician or osteopathic physician under the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act.
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Individuals convicted of most felonies in Nebraska would no longer lose their right to vote under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill intended to help build a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would makes several changes to state law regarding health care delivery for pregnant women and new mothers.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that seeks to expand drug enforcement in the state.
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A bill that would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity advanced from general file Feb. 26.
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Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill meant to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
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The state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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