New mowing restriction approved
A bill that helps encourage wildlife habitat growth and fight soil erosion was passed by the Legislature May 8.
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County courts authorized to determine competency
A bill that expands the authority of county courts to determine a person’s competency to stand trial was passed May 8.
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Veto of ex-felon voting bill sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill to immediately reinstate an individual’s voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation fell short May 8.
Read MorePortion of budget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 8 to five components of the state’s $8.9 billion, two-year budget package.
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Delay in child care rate adjustment amended, advanced
A bill that would delay rate changes for child care subsidy providers was amended and advanced from select file May 8.
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Blood brings municipal view to the Legislature
Visitors to the Capitol watching Sen. Carol Blood address a full legislative chamber would never guess that public speaking used to make her uncomfortable.
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Teacher retirement debated, omnibus retirement bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file May 5 that would make changes to the state’s school employee retirement plans.
Read MoreLevy exemption for teachers’ voluntary terminations amended
Senators voted May 5 to return an omnibus education bill on the last stage of debate to select file so they could amend its proposed requirements for voluntary termination agreements for teachers.
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Stronger human trafficking penalties clarified, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 5 that would address the rise in human trafficking in the state.
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Proposal to collect state taxes on online sales considered
Lawmakers debated a bill May 4 that would require some online retailers to collect state sales taxes on Nebraska transactions.
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Budget package clears second round with lower cash reserve
Senators amended and advanced the state’s $8.9 billion budget package May 4. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreAdjustments made to state aid to schools
A bill that would adjust the state’s school funding formula to match budget projections received final approval from the Legislature May 4.
Read MoreDyslexia defined in education law
Lawmakers gave final approval May 4 to a bill that provides a legal definition for dyslexia, which causes difficulty in acquiring and processing language.
Read MoreIntent to be considered for knife possession charge
A bill that clarifies the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was passed by the Legislature May 4.
Read MoreTax exemption for political events repealed
The Legislature voted May 4 to repeal a tax exemption for food sold at political events.
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