Day 10 bill introduction
On the final day of bill introduction, senators introduced 57 bills.
These included:
LB1093, sponsored by Fremont Sen. Lynne Walz, which would create the Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Public Health;
Read MoreOn the final day of bill introduction, senators introduced 57 bills.
These included:
LB1093, sponsored by Fremont Sen. Lynne Walz, which would create the Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Public Health;
Read MoreThirty-five new bills were introduced on Jan. 16.
These included:
LB1000, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would require a bond election under the Public Facilities Construction and Finance Act;
Read MoreSenators introduced 38 new bills on Jan. 10.
These included:
LB947, sponsored by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith, which would adopt the Nebraska Property Tax Cuts and Opportunities Act, change income tax rates and eliminate certain exemptions and credits;
Read MoreSenators continued to introduce new bills Jan. 9.
Among the 30 bills introduced were:
LB915, introduced by Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, which would change prohibitions on using handheld wireless communication devices or handheld mobile telephones while driving;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 41 bills introduced were:
LB882, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Paul Schumacher, which would change provisions relating to certain inheritance tax proceedings;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 4 to introduce new bills.
Read MoreUpdating criminal penalties and modernizing court procedures were among the judiciary-related priorities for lawmakers this session.
Read MoreTo say that newly-appointed Sen. Robert Clements has deep roots in his legislative district would be an understatement. His great-great-grandfather John came to the area in 1868 to homestead as an immigrant from England. He went on to be one of the four men who incorporated the village of Elmwood in 1886.
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill May 8 that changes how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreA bill that would modify and eliminate various state-established boards and commissions was amended and advanced to select file May 3.
Read MoreThe Legislature amended and advanced a bill from select file May 3 that would change how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 25 that would change how legislative vacancies are filled.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file March 31 that would restore voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation. Current law requires a two-year waiting period.
Read MoreA bill that would provide legal immunity to anyone seeking help for a drug overdose was amended March 30 to include provisions of several bills addressing controlled substances.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would direct the state to donate 43 acres of excess land at the Norfolk Regional Center to Northeast Community College.
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