Workplace electronic privacy bill advances
After five hours of debate spanning two days, senators voted March 30 to advance a bill that would establish workplace
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School funding changes advance
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 30 that would alter the state’s school aid formula and limit the amount that school
Read MoreCamera procedures suggested for law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies using body-worn cameras would have to document usage procedures under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 29.
Read MoreTax credits for early childhood workforce advanced
Early childhood care and education program providers and their staff would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill
Read MoreBill would provide certified version of Nebraska constitution
A bill that would establish a process for the development and publication of a certified version of the state constitution
Read MoreExpansion of arena turnback taxes advances
Cities with sports arenas and convention centers would receive state sales taxes from an expanded range of hotels and businesses
Read MoreIncreased legal aid advanced
A bill that would increase a fee to provide additional legal aid to indigent Nebraskans was advanced from the first
Read MoreConsumer protection enhancements advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 29 that would strengthen consumer protection laws. LB835, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreReduced valuation of farm home sites stalls
A bill that would reduce the valuation of land used for farm residences was bracketed at the request of the
Read MoreTransitional health insurance proposal stalls
A new option to provide coverage for uninsured Nebraskans was bracketed by lawmakers March 29. Several proposals in recent years
Read MoreClean energy financing bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 29 that would help property owners make energy-efficient upgrades. LB1012, introduced by
Read MorePower board representative pay increase advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 24 that would increase the pay for Nebraska’s representative on a committee that oversees the
Read MoreRight to farm constitutional amendment stalls
The Legislature accepted a senator’s motion March 24 to end debate on his proposal that would amend the state constitution
Read MoreOmnibus election bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would make a number of changes to the state’s election
Read MoreHealth care consumer protections adopted
A bill that seeks to enhance protections for vulnerable individuals who receive health care services was given final approval March
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