Larson resigns from Legislature
Sen. Tyson Larson of O’Neill resigned from the Legislature Dec. 26.
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Slama appointed to represent District 1
Julie Slama of Peru will fill an upcoming vacancy in the Nebraska Legislature. She will replace Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier, who was elected to the Nebraska Public Service Commission in November and will vacate the legislative seat next month.
Read MoreLegislative offices closed Dec. 24
Offices of the Nebraska Legislature will be closed Dec. 24, 2018, in accordance with an executive order issued by President Donald J. Trump declaring the date a holiday for federal employees. State law and legislative personnel policies require that state employees be granted the same benefit whenever the president provides federal employees with paid leave.
Read MoreLa Grone appointed to Legislature
Gov. Pete Ricketts announced Dec. 17 the appointment of Andrew La Grone of Gretna to represent District 49 in the Nebraska Legislature. Gretna Sen. John Murante was elected state treasurer in November and will vacate the legislative seat next month.
Read MoreLegislative offices closed Dec. 5
Offices of the Nebraska Legislature will be closed Dec. 5, 2018, in recognition of the federally declared National Day of Mourning for former Pres. George H.W. Bush. Public hearings scheduled for that date have been rescheduled for Dec. 17, 2018.
Read MoreApplicants sought for legislative seats
The 2018 general election created two vacancies in the 49-member Nebraska Legislature. Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier was elected to the
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to raise revenue projections for the current fiscal year during an Oct. 26 meeting at the Capitol. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts that is used by the Legislature to craft the state’s budget.
Read MoreSmith resigns from Legislature
Sen. Jim Smith of Papillion announced his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature July 9, effective immediately.
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session that would have expanded industrial hemp research and authorized Nebraskans to sell cottage foods from their homes.
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
The provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Education
The Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSession Review: General Affairs
Senators considered proposals related to bottle clubs, liquor laws and gaming this year, as well as a bill related to farm building construction.
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