Feedlot bill scaled back, advanced to final round
A measure originally intended to create uniformity in the feedlot industry under Nebraska law was narrowed before being advanced to final reading May 21.
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Bill advanced to create new legislative oversight division
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a bill that would create a new division within the Nebraska Legislature and reorganize the institution’s oversight functions.
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Vote on limits to state minimum wage reconsidered
Lawmakers could have a second chance to vote on final passage of a measure that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage after choosing May 22 to reconsider a vote taken last week.
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Housing agency bed bug requirements vetoed, override motion filed
Gov. Jim Pillen vetoed a bill May 20 requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations.
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TEEOSA review commission advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 21 to a measure that would create a commission to review the state’s school funding formula after amending out provisions that would have changed the formula and the school levy.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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Judiciary omnibus measure amended, advanced
A bill aimed at clarifying mandatory minimum sentences for “habitual criminals” convicted of specific crimes received first-round approval May 20 after being amended to incorporate several additional bills heard by the Judiciary Committee.
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Measure to tax services, fund property tax relief falls to filibuster
A proposal to impose the state sales and use tax on certain services to fund additional property tax relief stalled on general file May 19 after a failed cloture motion.
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Veto of SNAP eligibility expansion sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill to eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions fell short May 19.
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State budget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 15 to six components of the state’s $11 billion, two-year budget package.
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African American commission requirements updated
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a bill that updates the structure and duties of the state’s Commission on African American Affairs.
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Transportation omnibus bill amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a sunset date for a proposed driver record fee increase.
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‘Good time’ clarification measure passed
A bill introduced to clarify the calculation of “good time” for individuals serving city or county jail sentences passed May 14.
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Government administrative measure approved
An omnibus bill related to purchasing, contracts and administrative procedures was approved by lawmakers May 14.
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Innovative tourism grant changes clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill May 14 that makes changes to tourism marketing grants.
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