Car registration fee for parks proposed
Nebraskans would no longer be required to purchase state park entry permits under a bill heard on general file April
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Sen. Bill Avery
Campaign finance changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would repeal the Campaign Finance Limitation Act. LB79, as originally
Read MoreSoda tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would levy sales taxes on soft drinks. LB447, introduced
Read MoreElimination of boards and commissions passed
Lawmakers voted March 1 to eliminate certain boards and commissions. The boards and commissions selected for elimination under LB78, introduced
Read MoreInsurance coverage sought for amino-acid formula
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would require insurance coverage for some
Read MoreRestrictions on government contracts proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would allow a governing body
Read MoreBill would limit lobbying during legislative sessions
Lobbyists would be limited in their ability to contribute to state senators or candidates for the Legislature while lawmakers are
Read MoreConstitutional officer salary increases proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would increase salaries for the
Read MoreBill would terminate parental rights of sexual assault offenders
Paternal rights of children conceived from sexual assaults could be terminated under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreElimination of boards and commissions advanced
Senators voted to advance a bill from general file Feb. 7 that would eliminate certain boards and commissions. The boards
Read MoreBill proposes changes to campaign finance statutes
Candidates for public office would see increased campaign finance restrictions under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
A range of topics involving government, military and veterans affairs came before the Legislature this session. Issues included elections, state
Read MoreNew state contracting requirements approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 2 seeking to improve the procedure by which state agencies contract for services. Introduced by
Read MoreState contracting requirements amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 27 to a bill that seeks to improve the procedure by which state agencies contract
Read MoreBill would tighten state contracting requirements
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 19 to a bill that seeks to improve the procedure by which state agencies contract
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