Proposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability amended, advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from select file April 10 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
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Liquor law bill amended, advanced
A bill that makes changes to the state’s liquor laws was amended to specify bottle club provisions and given second-round approval April 9.
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Stronger scrutiny in police misconduct cases advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would eliminate certain conflicts of interest and provide accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads. The bill previously was discussed April 4 and 5.
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Exclusion of noncitizen population from redistricting process discussed
A portion of Nebraska’s redistricting process would exclude the state’s noncitizen population under a bill debated on general file April 9.
Read MoreState funds to counties for jail incident costs amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 9 to a bill intended to assist counties facing costs from correctional institution incidents.
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Senators at impasse on proposal to fund school aid, property tax relief with sales tax increase
Lawmakers debated a proposal April 6 to provide a minimum amount of state aid to each public school district. A pending amendment would replace the bill and raise the state sales tax rate in order to fund additional school aid and property tax credits.
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Elimination of developmental disability entitlement amended, advanced
A bill that would have permanently eliminated an entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was amended and given first-round approval April 6.
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Prairie dog management act repeal advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 6 to a bill that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
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Restrictions for payday lenders advanced
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 6.
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Operation of autonomous vehicles debated
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill discussed by lawmakers April 4 and 5.
Read MoreIncreased game law damages, records exemption for public power approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 6 to a bill that was amended to include several bills related to natural resources, including a provision that allows public power utilities to withhold information that could give competitors an advantage.
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Proposal to require faithful convention delegates fails
A bill that would have placed restrictions on delegates to a potential Article V convention of the states failed to advance from general file April 5.
Read MoreTransportation omnibus bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was passed by the Legislature April 6.
Read MoreTax credit extended to county volunteer emergency responders
Volunteer emergency responders serving a county may qualify for a tax credit under a bill passed by the Legislature April 6.
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