Session Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read MoreSession Review: Natural Resources
Bills authorizing public power utilities to withhold certain records and reducing the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to the state’s retirement plans this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that update the state’s tax code to reflect federal changes, expand a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders and index for inflation the thresholds used when calculating the income tax liability of Nebraskans who receive Social Security benefits.
Read MoreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Economic development, tax-increment financing, vacant property concerns and updates to laws regarding the governing of municipalities were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MorePush for special session on tax relief falls short
An attempt by lawmakers to call the Legislature into a special session to reduce property taxes has failed to garner sufficient support. Several tax relief bills were introduced during the regular session, but none were successful.
Read MoreSocial worker for each ESU vetoed
A proposal to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts April 23.
Read MoreRepeal of prairie dog management act vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill April 23 that repealed the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
Read MoreUrban affairs omnibus bill vetoed over land bank provisions
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed an omnibus Urban Affairs measure April 23.
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Session ends, eight senators depart
The second session of the 105th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read MoreUse of electronic poll books approved
Nebraska counties and election commissioners are authorized to use electronic poll books under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read MoreSocial worker approved for each ESU
Senators approved a proposal April 18 to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems.
Read MoreUrban affairs omnibus bill approved
An omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given final approval April 18.
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