Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
Read MoreSenators introduced 116 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 17.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session intended to increase consumer access to E-15, simplify the permitting process for food trucks and allow more beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for state tax benefits.
Read MoreLawmakers approved the state’s $10.7 billion budget package this session.
Read MoreThe state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreMeasures intended to restrict abortion and gender affirming care for minors, address the state’s health care workforce shortage and increase access to behavioral health services were among the proposals considered by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
Read MoreAn omnibus health services proposal on final reading was amended to include maternal and child health protections after lawmakers voted to return it to select file May 24.
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 MoreSenators gave second-round approval May 9 to a bill containing several education-related measures after amending it to add a high school graduation requirement and modify a proposal intended to increase the number of Nebraska teachers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval this week to three components of the state’s $12.975 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.
Read MoreA bill distributing state lottery funds to education programs received first-round approval May 2 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly two dozen other education-related proposals.
Read MoreNebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill advanced from general file April 17.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 8 on several measures aimed at addressing Nebraska’s housing shortage by devoting more state funds to existing programs.
Read MoreA bill that would allow for the review of instances of severe maternal morbidity was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 25.
Read MoreSenators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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