Moratorium on Sandhills wind energy projects proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would place a two-year moratorium on wind energy development in the Nebraska Sandhills.
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Nebraska Statehood Day
March 1, 2017, marked Nebraska’s sesquicentennial. Statehood Day festivities were held in the Capitol throughout the day.
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Lawmakers mark 150 years of Nebraska statehood
The Legislature celebrated Nebraska’s sesquicentennial with a ceremony in the George W. Norris Legislative Chamber March 1.
Read MoreIncreased auto liability limits proposed
Nebraska motorists would be required to carry twice the current liability insurance on their automobiles under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 28.
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Bill would list traffic stop procedures in driving manual
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would provide guidance on interacting with law enforcement in the Nebraska driver’s manual.
Read MoreBill would extend school permits to young city drivers
Young drivers could apply for school driving permits regardless of geography under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunication Committee Feb. 28.
Read MoreBill would eliminate waiting period for voting rights
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would restore voting rights upon completion of a felony sentence or probation. Current law requires a two-year waiting period.
Read MoreConcealed carry exception proposed for law enforcement
Law enforcement officers would not be required to take the state’s concealed carry weapons course under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 1.
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Mental health benefits sought for frontline state employees
State employees could receive workers’ compensation benefits for mental health injuries under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 27.
Read MoreBill would consider intent for knife possession charge
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would clarify the intent of Nebraska’s deadly weapon statute.
Read MoreTIF constitutional amendment proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a proposed constitutional amendment to extend certain repayment times related to tax increment financing (TIF).
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More state aid proposed for students of private colleges
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would increase state financial aid to students who attend accredited independent colleges and universities in Nebraska.
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“Choose life” license plates advanced after cloture
After more than four hours of general file debate spanning several days, senators advanced a bill Feb. 28 that would require the state Department of Motor Vehicles to design “choose life” license plates.
Read MoreBehavioral health recruitment funds sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would provide funding for recruitment of behavioral health professionals.
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Bill would allow nonelection of workers’ compensation coverage
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would allow individual employers to opt out of workers’ compensation coverage.
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