Workforce innovation bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that provides future guidance for the state’s workforce investment system. LB1110, introduced by Omaha
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Clean energy financing bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 7 that will help property owners make energy-efficient upgrades. LB1012, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath
Read MoreIncreased legal aid approved
A bill that increases a fee to provide additional legal aid to indigent Nebraskans was passed by the Legislature April
Read MoreProfessional licenses for young immigrants advanced
A new class of Nebraskans would be eligible for professional licensure under a bill advanced from select file April 7.
Read MoreLegalization of medical marijuana stalls
After four hours of debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in
Read MoreGame and Parks fee increase advances after cloture
After four hours of select file debate April 5, senators advanced a bill that would raise fees that the state
Read MoreBill advanced that would restrict property seizure
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill April 4 that would place restrictions on the state’s civil forfeiture law, which
Read MoreWinner-take-all election bill advances after cloture vote
Senators advanced a bill to final reading after four hours of debate April 4 that would reinstate a winner-take-all system
Read MoreRight of way clarification advanced
A bill that would clarify right of way laws for bicyclists and pedestrians was advanced from general file April 4.
Read MoreSurgical first assistant licensure clears first round
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would establish a licensure process for surgical first assistants (SFA)
Read MoreEye care consumer protection bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would update regulation of eyeglass kiosks and other devices. LB235,
Read MoreIndependent redistricting commission advanced
The Legislature’s redistricting process would include the help of an independent commission under a bill given first-round approval April 4.
Read MoreCollege admission test requirement advances
All Nebraska 11th-graders would take a college admission test under a bill advanced from general file April 4. Sponsored by
Read MoreBill to end savings program for long-term care advanced
Nebraska’s Long-Term Care Savings Plan would be eliminated under a bill given first-round approval April 4. Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier,
Read MoreBill to broaden state entity financial disclosure advanced
A bill that would broaden the scope of a financial transparency law aimed at state government was given first-round approval
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