Animal transport weight exceptions amended, advanced
Certain agricultural vehicles would be exempt from weight and load limitations under a bill advanced from general file March 9.
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Access to tax incentive data advanced
A bill that would ensure the Legislative Audit Office’s access to data necessary for conducting performance audits of tax incentive
Read MoreJuvenile court standards advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill March 8 that would clarify the rights of individuals appearing in juvenile court.
Read MoreFracking well reporting requirement advances
Senators advanced a bill March 9 that would enhance disclosure and public notice regulations on injection wells. LB1082, sponsored by
Read MoreTuition waiver for law enforcement officers advanced
Nebraska law enforcement officers could apply for a tuition waiver under a bill advanced from general file March 9. LB906,
Read MoreStaff increase, caseload limits proposed for public guardians
Additional staff would help manage public guardian cases under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 7. LB934, introduced by
Read MoreAppointments made to three special committees
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to three special committees March 9. The Election Technology Committee was established
Read MoreOmnibus liquor bill advanced
A bill that would make a variety of changes to the state’s Liquor Control Act advanced from general file March
Read MoreMilitary commission clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 9 that would create a commission to protect the state’s military installations,
Read MoreEconomic development measures advance
Senators advanced a bill March 9 that would change several economic development provisions. LB1093, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello,
Read MoreState patrol retirement changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a proposal that would change the retirement plans of new Nebraska State Patrol
Read MoreAdministrative procedure changes advanced
State agencies would have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill advanced from
Read MoreUpdates to state agency budget process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would update certain administrative budget practices for state agencies. Under
Read MoreChange to university leader search process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would update the University of Nebraska’s search process for its
Read MoreBan on sale of “lookalike” drugs advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 7 to a bill that would ban certain synthetic drugs. LB1009, introduced by Gothenberg Sen.
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