Continuing legislative oversight authorized for care facilities
The Legislature voted May 30 to reauthorize a special legislative committee to examine certain state-licensed care facilities.
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Medication abortion bill passed
A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreCollege savings proposal, military housing tax exemption approved
A bill that exempts military housing units from property taxation and allows an income tax deduction against employer contributions to state college savings accounts received final approval in the Legislature May 30.
Read MoreFarm winery definition changed
Farm wineries were redefined under a bill that passed final reading May 24.
Read MoreHemp industry authorized
Nebraskans may grow, process and handle hemp and hemp products in the state under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
Read MoreAlternative construction method approved
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities are allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreRegional public transit bill approved
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska passed final reading May 24.
Read MoreCollege savings proposals approved
A bill creating three new state college savings programs received final approval in the Legislature May 24.
Read MoreVaping, smoking ages raised
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors passed May 24.
Read MoreResidential child care background checks approved
Residential child care workers must submit to a new federally mandated background check under a bill approved May 24.
Read MoreBusiness tax incentives stall on second round
An effort to create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act stalled on select file May 24 after a failed cloture vote.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
The Legislature approved a bill May 24 that makes several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read MoreValuation adjustment for destroyed property approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 intended to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster.
Read MoreProhibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees approved
Pregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreHousing assistance priority for extremely blighted areas approved
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas will receive first priority for state assistance under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
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