Regional public transit bill advances
A bill designed to expand mass transit in eastern Nebraska advanced to select file May 9.
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Prohibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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Budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Judicial salary increases advanced
Nebraska judges would receive a raise under a bill advanced from general file May 8.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal May 7 to reduce property taxes by raising the state sales tax rate and directing the additional revenue to Nebraska’s public schools.
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Medication abortion bill advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreRadon mitigation bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 2 that requires the state’s building code to adopt standards for radon-resistant construction for new houses and commercial, educational and medical structures.
Read MoreBond authority for certain NRDs extended
Lawmakers extended a special bonding authority for an Omaha-area natural resources district May 2.
Read MoreInfrastructure grant program for ethanol-gasoline blends approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates a state grant program intended to make ethanol-gasoline blends available at more Nebraska gas stations.
Read MoreCall spoofing bill passed
A bill that authorizes investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was passed by the Legislature May 2.
Read MoreSpecial financing approved for highway construction
A bill that expedites highway construction projects in Nebraska was given final approval by the Legislature May 2.
Read MoreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that reinstates a commission counties receive in return for collecting state motor vehicle tax.
Read MoreRight-to-farm protections expanded
Legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act are expanded by a bill passed May 2.
Read MoreJudicial tampering penalties increased
Penalties for witness and jury tampering were increased by legislation passed May 2.
Read MoreOmnibus license plate bill passed
The state is authorized to create several new specialty license plates under a bill passed May 2.
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