Self-storage lien modernization advanced
A bill that would allow self-storage facility owners to impose liens on personal property was advanced from general file April 20.
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Withholding of law enforcement officer addresses advanced
A law enforcement officer could apply to have his or her home address withheld from the public under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
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Repeal of tax exemption for political events advanced
Food and admissions fees at political events no longer would be exempt from sales taxes under a bill advanced from general file April 20.
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New mowing restriction advanced
A bill that would help encourage wildlife habitat growth and fight soil erosion got first-round approval from the Legislature April 20.
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Bill defining dyslexia in education law advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 20 to a bill that would provide a legal definition for dyslexia, which causes difficulty in acquiring and processing language.
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Lethal injection drug provider confidentiality discussed
A bill that seeks confidentiality for certain records relating to the state’s lethal injection protocol was considered by lawmakers on general file April 19.
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Bill to extend infrastructure repayment period advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 20 that would allow certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
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Bill to consider intent for knife possession charge advanced
A bill that would clarify the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute was advanced from general file April 20.
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Bills considering defendants’ ability to pay fines advanced
A bill that would expand the authority of county courts to determine a person’s competency to stand trial was amended April 19 to include provisions of several bills addressing defendants’ ability to pay fines.
Read MoreLevy exemption for teacher voluntary terminations advanced
Senators advanced an education omnibus bill April 18 after amending a proposal to place voluntary termination agreements under school district levy and budget limits.
Read MoreAdjustments to state aid to schools advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 19 that would adjust the state’s school funding formula to match budget projections.
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Property tax fund considered for additional school aid
The Legislature debated a bill April 18 that would direct more state aid to schools that rely on property taxes for more than 55 percent of their general fund revenue.
Read MoreMore federal funds for emergency medical transports advanced
A bill that would allow public and nonprofit emergency medical transporters to be reimbursed by Medicaid at the same rate as hospitals and other medical providers was advanced to select file April 18.
Read MorePrescription drug monitoring changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 18 that would make changes to the state’s drug monitoring program.
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McDonnell suits up for legislative heat
Mike McDonnell was born and raised in Legislative District 5 in South Omaha. The home he shares with wife Amy and son Ryan is just four blocks from the house his parents built in 1957.
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