Changes to internship program passed
Senators passed a bill May 10 that will make changes to a recently created internship grant program. Under LB476, introduced
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Sen. Tom Carlson
Creation of water task force advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file April 29 that would create a task force concerning the long-term
Read MoreChanges to internship program advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would make changes to a recently created internship grant program.
Read MoreRight of first refusal to incumbent RTO members advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 3 that would change the selection process for state electric transmission projects
Read MoreWater sustainability task force advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill that would create a task force to address the long-term sustainability
Read MorePrior approval required for insurance rates
Senators gave final approval March 1 to a bill that requires state regulation of all health insurance rates for policies
Read MoreWater sustainability task force proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create a task force to address the
Read MorePrior approval of insurance rates advances
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 5 to a bill that would require state regulation of all health insurance rates for
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
Two measures that could impact the service of state senators will appear on the ballot this November as a result
Read MoreSenators’ salaries, term limits will be decided by voters
Two constitutional changes passed by the Legislature April 4 will be placed on the November 2012 general election ballot for
Read MoreCheckoff increases approved
Senators gave final approval April 4 to bills increasing checkoff funds for commercial wheat and corn sales. LB905, introduced by
Read MoreChange to mandatory tractor permitting passed
Agricultural tractors of 100 horsepower or greater are subject to a mandatory permitting process under a bill passed by the
Read MoreAgricultural commodity checkoff increases advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 22 to two bills that would increase checkoff funds for wheat and corn commodities. As
Read MoreChange to mandatory tractor permitting advances
Agricultural tractors of 100 horsepower or greater would be subject to a mandatory permitting process under a bill advanced from
Read MoreFood and weed statutes updated
Two bills that make changes to state Department of Agriculture statutes were passed by the Legislature March 1. Under LB771,
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