Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers considered bills this session that impact administrative leadership hires, election law and the state’s military installations.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare, licensure and credentialing requirements and a fourth attempt to expand Medicaid topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Judiciary
Senators passed measures this session that will provide a more transparent grand jury process, prevent civil forfeiture without criminal charges and ensure wage equality for all Nebraskans.
Read MoreSession Review: Natural Resources
Private wind energy development, oil and gas regulations and preservation of the state’s waterways topped the list of issues considered this session by the Legislature’s Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Senators made changes to the state patrol and Omaha school employee retirement systems this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Revenue
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee considered bills this session that would provide agricultural property tax relief, grant tax credits for early childhood education professionals and modify arena turnback tax provisions.
Read MoreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers considered several measures this session to make roads safer for cyclists and motorists, ease restrictions on certain farm vehicles and encourage organ donation.
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Economic development, zoning ordinances and city financing were among the Urban Affairs topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreAppointments made to five special committees
The Legislature’s Executive Board announced appointments April 20 to special committees dealing with innovation, bioscience, tribal economic development, evidence testing
Read MoreSession ends, 11 senators depart
The second session of the 104th Legislature adjourned sine die April 20. Eleven senators are leaving the Legislature due to
Read MoreLawmakers override veto; professional licenses approved for young immigrants
A governor’s veto of a bill that would make additional Nebraskans eligible for professional licensure was overridden by the Legislature
Read MoreIndependent redistricting commission vetoed, no override attempt offered
The governor vetoed a bill April 18 that would have added an independent commission to the Legislature’s redistricting process. The
Read MoreAudit bill vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill April 15 that proposed several changes to the state’s audit operations. LB935, introduced by
Read MorePrivate renewable energy company exemptions approved
Senators passed a bill April 13 to encourage private renewable energy development—especially wind energy. LB824, introduced by Omaha Sen. John
Read MoreIndependent redistricting commission approved
The Legislature’s redistricting process will include the help of an independent commission under a bill given final approval April 13.
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