Bond authority for natural resources districts stalls
A bill authorizing natural resources districts (NRDs) to use bonds to pay for water management projects stalled in the Legislature
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Sen. Rick Kolowski
Tax holiday for school supplies proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would create a back-to-school sales tax holiday for clothing
Read MoreRight of way clarification discussed
A bill that would clarify right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreCollege and career readiness funding stalls
School districts would have received funding for implementing college and career readiness programs under a bill that failed to advance
Read MoreStricter domestic violence penalties proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard a bill Feb. 27 that would change penalties and definitions regarding domestic violence and stalking. Introduced
Read MoreWorkers’ comp change proposed for willful negligence
Employees injured at work would be able to sue for damages under a bill heard by the Business and Labor
Read MoreCollege and career readiness funding proposed
School districts could receive funding for implementing college and career readiness programs under a bill heard by the Education Committee
Read MoreFelony charge proposed for hitting cyclists
Stiffer penalties for motorists who kill or injure bicyclists and pedestrians were proposed by a bill heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreRoad rules to protect cyclists discussed
Motorists would be required to give bicyclists more room on Nebraska roadways under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 95 bills on Jan. 15. Among them were: LB281, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rick Kolowski, which would adopt
Read MoreStreamlined process for capital construction projects passed
Senators passed a bill March 20 that streamlines the approval process for certain bond projects. Under LB546, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreStreamlined process for capital construction projects advances
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill that would streamline the approval process for certain bond projects. Under
Read MoreNRD bond authority discussed
Natural resources districts (NRDs) would be able to issue general obligation bonds under a bill heard by the Natural Resources
Read MoreBill would provide black history center matching funds
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would provide state matching funds for a new black
Read MoreEducation funds exemption proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would exempt education funds from asset
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