Right of way clarification passed
A bill that clarifies right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was passed April 13. LB716, introduced by Omaha
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Arena turnback taxes expanded
Senators passed a bill April 13 that extends the range from which cities collect state sales taxes from hotels and
Read MoreAg land tax credit bill passes
A bill that increases the amount of property tax credits for agricultural landowners received final-round approval April 13. Introduced by
Read MoreLearning community common levy eliminated
Senators passed a bill April 13 that ends the Omaha learning community’s common levy and provides transition aid to member
Read MoreAll high school students to take college admission test
All Nebraska 11th-graders will take a college admission test under a bill passed by lawmakers April 13. Sponsored by Sen.
Read MoreRestrictions approved for property seizure
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 that places restrictions on the state’s civil forfeiture law, which allows law enforcement to
Read MoreProfessional licenses approved for young immigrants
A new class of Nebraskans is eligible for professional licensure under a bill passed April 13. LB947, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreCriminal statutes updates, parole oversight approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 that updates the state’s criminal statutes. LB1094, introduced by the Judiciary Committee, clarifies several
Read MoreState entity financial disclosure broadened
A bill that broadens the scope of a financial transparency law aimed at state government was given final approval April
Read MoreLong-term care savings program ended
Nebraska’s Long-Term Care Savings Plan will be eliminated under a bill given final approval April 13. LB756, introduced by the
Read MoreWorkplace electronic privacy bill passed
Senators approved a bill April 13 that establishes workplace electronic privacy protections in Nebraska. LB821, sponsored by O’Neill Sen. Tyson
Read MoreFiduciary access to digital assets approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 13 that determines who has access to a person’s digital assets after death. Introduced by
Read MoreEye care consumer protections approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to a bill that updates regulation of eyeglass kiosks and other devices. LB235, introduced
Read MoreSurgical first assistant licensure approved
Senators passed a bill April 13 that establishes a licensure process for surgical first assistants (SFA) in Nebraska. Under LB721,
Read MoreCloture attempt on winner-take-all electoral bill fails
Senators rejected a cloture motion April 12 that would have forced a vote on final passage of a bill to
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