Alternative license plate proposals considered
New alternative license plates would honor women veterans and support University of Nebraska museums under bills heard Jan. 20 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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NEST program expansion proposed
A measure that would expand eligible uses of Nebraska Educational Savings Plan trust accounts was considered Jan. 20 by the Education Committee.
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Adult and child protective services registry changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill that would establish an appeals process for individuals before their names are added to either of two state registries dealing with abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 20 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Proposal to end unfunded state mandates stalls
A proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Nebraska Legislature to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program stalled on general file Jan. 16.
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Bill to require school cardiac emergency plans advanced
Senators advanced a measure from first-round debate Jan. 16 that would require Nebraska school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan, on assurances from the introducer that the measure would be narrowed on select file.
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Day eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Governor calls for tax reform, economic investment
Gov. Jim Pillen highlighted proposals to invest in workforce development, reform the state’s tax system and increase government efficiency in his State of the State address Jan. 15.
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Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 15 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Heavy commercial electric vehicle fee increase clears first round
A bill that would triple the registration fee paid by owners of heavy commercial EVs advanced from general file Jan. 14.
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Excise tax on remote cigar sales advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a bill intended to close a gap in the state’s tobacco tax policies.
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Vending machine lottery ticket sales advance
Nebraskans could purchase lottery tickets through vending machines under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 14.
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Meyer returns to Legislature
Gov. Jim Pillen announced Jan. 14 the appointment of Fred Meyer of St. Paul to fill the Legislative District 41 seat left vacant by the resignation of former Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
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