Business and labor package passes
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures passed the final round of debate May 24.
Read MoreA bill containing a variety of business and labor measures passed the final round of debate May 24.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a proposal that would implement the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would ban “gender-altering” procedures for minors in Nebraska was modified and expanded to include a 12-week abortion ban after senators voted to return it to select file May 16.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska cleared the second round of debate May 9 after lawmakers amended it to include two other measures heard by the Agriculture Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill intended to cover a Medicaid reimbursement gap in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus health services measure and advanced from general file April 17.
Read MoreThe Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard combined testimony on a trio of bills March 22 that would make changes to Nebraska’s election laws.
Read MoreState and local officials in Nebraska would be limited in their ability to enforce federal firearm regulations under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreTwenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session that expand a riparian weed control program, update the Nebraska Wheat Resources Act and improve the state’s ability to plan for and respond to emergency catastrophic livestock mortality events.
Read MoreElection law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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