Agency reporting regulation updates advanced
A bill that would modify agency regulation reporting requirements to the Legislature advanced from general file March 26.
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Increased game law damages, records exemption for public power advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 26 to a bill that was amended to include several bills related to natural resources, including a provision that would allow public power utilities to withhold information that could give competitors an advantage.
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Tax credit debated for private school scholarship donations
Lawmakers debated a bill March 23 that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school.
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State budget adjustments stall on second attempt
Lawmakers made a second attempt March 23 to end debate and advance a bill to make adjustments to the state’s mainline budget.
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School building fund levy restriction stalls
A bill that would limit a special school building fund levy stalled on general file March 22 after a failed cloture motion.
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Gun prohibition for certain juveniles advances
Certain adjudicated youth would be temporarily barred from possessing firearms under a bill advanced from general file by the Legislature March 22.
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Transportation omnibus bill advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was advanced from general file March 22.
Read MoreUrban affairs omnibus bill debated
A bill intended to clean up language in state law related to the governing of cities was amended on general file March 20.
Read MoreEducation cleanup bill advanced with reading intervention programs
Senators advanced a bill March 21 that would make several technical changes to state education law. It was amended to include provisions of a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by third grade.
Read MoreProposal to increase highway speeds advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 21 to a bill that would authorize the state Department of Transportation to increase highway speed limits.
Read MoreProposal advanced to set aside convictions for sex trafficking victims
Victims of sex trafficking could have their convictions set aside and their court records sealed under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 21.
Read MoreNew neighborhood development tool bracketed
Lawmakers bracketed a proposal March 21 that would give neighborhoods an additional avenue to pursue improvement projects.
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No Title X compromise; state budget adjustments stall
Lawmakers failed to reach a compromise during second-round debate March 21 on the state’s mainline budget bill, resulting in a cloture vote that fell three votes short.
Read MoreExemption debated for farm building electrical work
Lawmakers debated a bill March 20 that would create an exception in state electrical licensing law for workers engaged in the construction of farm buildings.
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OPS, omnibus retirement bill advanced
A bill that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans advanced to select file March 20.
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