Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB972, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB972, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read MoreSenators passed a $7.8 billion, two-year budget package this session. Budget growth in the Appropriations Committee’s proposal is 5.7 percent
Read MoreLawmakers began debate May 7 on the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with
Read MoreAs a farmer, Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier would have been a natural fit for committees dealing with agriculture or natural resources. But Watermeier knew his eagerness to learn about and help develop legislation addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Nebraskans meant entering uncharted territory.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that would provide state assistance to implement streamflow projects. LB185,
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue bill introduction. Among the measures introduced were: LB167, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Beau McCoy,
Read MoreThe Appropriation’s Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 2 that would expand the University of Nebraska’s agricultural research facilities.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee made a number of changes to laws regarding taxation to provide additional funds and promote economic development.
Read MoreWhile much of the education policy focus in 2011 was on state aid to schools, senators also passed legislation requiring
Read MoreA bill to eliminate the state’s Long-Term Savings Plan was scrapped May 18 in favor of a proposal to extend
Read MoreLawmakers approved a state budget on final reading May 11 that will result in general fund appropriations totaling $7 billion
Read MoreA state budget that would appropriate $7.1 billion of general funds during the next biennium advanced from select file May
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill March 4 that makes a variety of changes to positions and programs at the University
Read MoreState aid to municipalities, counties and natural resources districts is a step closer to elimination under a bill advanced from
Read MoreSelect natural resources districts could retain special property tax authority under a pair of bills considered by the Revenue Committee
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