State employee volunteerism bill narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
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Valuation adjustment for destroyed property amended, advanced
A bill intended to provide tax relief to those whose property has been destroyed by a natural disaster was advanced to the final round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to address constitutionality concerns.
Read MoreUpdated landlord requirements amended, advanced
A bill that would require landlords to return security deposits more quickly was advanced from select file May 21.
Read MoreMedicaid managed care restrictions amended, advanced
A bill that would delay the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from select file May 21.
Read MoreSalary increases approved for state judges
Senators gave final approval May 21 for judicial pay raises.
Read MoreBudget bills approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 21 to the state’s $9.3 billion, two-year budget package.
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Changes to one-call system amended, advanced
A bill that would make changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Criminal, civil penalties for ‘revenge porn’ advanced
Lawmakers advanced two bills from general file May 16 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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Human trafficking statute of limitation bill expanded, advanced
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Bill amended to change farm winery definition
The definition of a farm winery would change under a bill advanced to select file May 15.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.
Read MoreMainline budget bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced the state’s mainline budget bill to final reading May 15 following a successful cloture vote.
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New business tax incentive program debated
Lawmakers debated a bill May 15 that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act. The application period for that program is set to end next year.
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Criminal justice reforms advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file May 15 that would make several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
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Portions of state budget advance, cloture motion on mainline budget bill fails
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 14 to six bills that make up a portion of the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The mainline budget bill remains on general file.
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