Appeals of certain motions advanced
A bill that would allow the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was advanced from general file April 24.
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Medicaid managed care restrictions clear first round
A bill that would delay the addition of new services and populations under the state’s Medicaid managed care program advanced from general file April 24.
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Wind turbine decommissioning requirements stall
A bill that would require owners to remove a wind turbine’s concrete foundation after decommissioning stalled on first-round debate April 23.
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Bill to prohibit minor consent defense advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read MoreStatewide building code advances
A bill to make the state’s building code the default code for municipalities advanced to select file April 23.
Read MoreResidential child care background checks advance
A bill that would require residential child care workers to submit to a new federally mandated background check advanced from general file April 23.
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Statewide regulations for small wireless facilities advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read MoreExtension of public counsel authority advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 23 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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New senator brings experience to the Legislature
Andrew La Grone is a first-year senator but he’s not new to the Capitol or issues of public policy.
Read MoreCounty sales tax to pay certain federal judgments authorized
A county may impose a sales tax to help pay a federal judgment against it under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read MoreATM fee changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that changes certain ATM fees.
Read MoreTourism promotion bill passes
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that allows the Nebraska Tourism Commission to sell promotional products.
Read MoreBallot measure for TIF repayment extension approved
A proposal that could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases was given final approval April 18.
Read MoreAdditional budget reports required
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that requires the Legislature to analyze long-term fiscal sustainability by adding a new step to the budget process.
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Land bank expansion stalls
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled on general file April 17.
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