Natural resources district levy authority extension fails
A bill that would extend levy authority for certain natural resources districts (NRDs) stalled on general file May 2.
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Linehan trades federal experience for state service
Sen. Lou Ann Linehan cannot remember a time when politics and history did not fascinate her.
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Mainline budget bill advances after cloture
After more than eight hours of debate spanning two days, lawmakers voted April 26 to cease debate and advance the state’s mainline budget bill to select file.
Read MoreBudget debate begins
Lawmakers began debate April 25 on the state’s $8.9 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Election administration clarifications advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 25 that would change how legislative vacancies are filled.
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Physical restraint of unruly students debated
Lawmakers debated a bill April 24 that would authorize teachers to restrain violent students and remove unruly students from the classroom without facing legal action.
Read MoreStatute of limitations exception for child sex assault amended, advanced
Retroactive provisions were removed from a bill that would provide child victims of sexual assault more time to seek damages file April 25.
Read MoreTransportation-related changes approved
A bill enabling car dealers to electronically provide titling and registration services was passed April 24.
Read MoreRevenue changes to homestead exemption, housing approved
A bill related to homestead exemptions that was amended to include provisions from several tax-related bills received final approval by the Legislature April 24.
Read MoreHybrid seed corn definitions, violations updated
Senators passed a bill April 24 that updates the definition of hybrid seed corn and allows a restraining order or injunction to be imposed on anyone who sells or represents corn seed as a hybrid variety that does not meet identity standards.
Read MoreGrants to address rural housing shortage authorized
Grant funds for communities looking to address workforce housing shortages were authorized under legislation passed April 24.
Read MoreDrug overdose immunity passed
A bill that provides legal immunity to anyone seeking help for a drug overdose was passed April 24.
Read MoreFamily visitation rights approved
A bill that ensures that family members have access to loved ones under the care of a caregiver or health care facility was passed April 24.
Read MoreChild welfare changes approved
Several changes to the state’s child welfare system were approved under a bill passed April 24.
Read MoreNewborn health screening requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill April 24 that changes provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
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