Greater bankruptcy exemptions advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 8 that would expand bankruptcy exemption provisions that were last modified 20 years ago.
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Federal fund reporting requirement advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 8 that would require annual reporting of federal funds received by state agencies that participate in the state budgeting process.
Read MoreDay three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 5 to introduce new bills.
Among the 31 bills introduced were:
LB845, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would provide for supportive services relating to child custody;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to introduce new bills.
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Opening Day Photos 2018
The 105th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 3 for its 60-day second session.
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Senators convened Jan. 3 to introduce new bills.
Among the 119 bills introduced were:
LB675, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would change provisions relating to correctional overcrowding emergencies;
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Senators convene, welcome new member
The 105th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 3 for its 60-day second session. Lawmakers welcomed Omaha Sen. Theresa Thibodeau, who was appointed to replace former Sen. Joni Craighead.
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Holiday Tree 2017
The State Capitol’s Christmas tree arrived Dec. 4.
Read MoreRetirement hearing rescheduled
The hearing of the Legislature’s Retirement Systems Committee previously scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, has been canceled. It has been rescheduled to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board again lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to lower revenue projections during an Oct. 27 meeting at the State Capitol. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts used by the Legislature to craft the state’s budget.
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Thibodeau appointed to Legislature
Sen. Theresa Thibodeau of Omaha was sworn in Oct. 19 to represent District 6 in the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreCraighead resigns from Legislature
Sen. Joni Craighead of Omaha announced her resignation from the Legislature Sept. 1, citing family and work commitments.
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session clarifying the definition of hybrid seed corn, repealing the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act and supporting industrial hemp research.
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
Senators began the session by passing a measure that made cuts to the budget for the current fiscal year. The reductions were a first step to offset a projected revenue shortfall of nearly $1 billion over the biennium.
Read MoreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking and securities laws was approved this session, along with changes to insurance regulation and commerce promotion.
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