Support the troops license plates approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates several new specialty license plates.
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Resident tuition for military dependents approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 2 that provides resident college tuition rates for spouses and dependents of active duty military personnel who are assigned to duty outside Nebraska.
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Bill to raise vaping, smoking ages advanced
A bill intended to reduce the use of vaping products by minors advanced to select file April 30.
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Bill advanced to clarify protection order process
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
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Legislature overrides county sales tax veto
Lawmakers voted April 30 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that allows a county to impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it.
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Expanded informed consent for abortion stalls
A bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
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Alternative construction method clears first round
Nebraska’s largest counties and cities would be allowed to use an alternative design method for transportation projects under a bill advanced from general file April 29.
Read MoreCommercial cargo transportation requirements strengthened
Commercial vehicle operators are required to store cargo more securely under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
Read MorePrescription drug monitoring program updated
Lawmakers approved a bill April 29 that makes several changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
Read MoreStatewide occupation tax reporting requirement approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 29 that requires all Nebraska cities to report the impact of occupation taxes.
Read MoreUnemployment benefit requirement eased
The Legislature passed a bill April 29 that exempts certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
Read MoreCottage food sales expanded
Nebraskans may sell so-called cottage foods directly from their homes and at certain events under a bill approved by lawmakers April 29.
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Sales tax hike would decrease property taxes via additional school aid
Three legislative committees heard testimony April 24 on a proposal to direct new sales tax revenue to the state’s public schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read MoreLottery advertisements will change
The odds of winning will be posted on all Nebraska Lottery advertisements under a bill that passed April 26.
Read MoreVolunteer emergency responder tax credit clarified
Lawmakers passed a bill April 26 intended to simplify administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act.
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