County population threshold increases advance
Certain county population thresholds would change under a bill given first-round approval March 21. Nebraska law recognizes four county classifications
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Human trafficking immunity amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 21 that would provide legal immunity to victims of human
Read MorePublic assistance research exemption advanced
A bill aimed at promoting research on the impact of poverty on children was amended and advanced from select file
Read MoreBarber school bill clears first round
A bill that would update Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements advanced to select file March
Read MorePlanned unit development changes advanced
Procedures for approval of planned unit developments in some second-class cities and villages would change under a bill advanced to
Read MoreBill to enhance correctional industries program advanced
A corrections program that provides employment for inmates would be enhanced under a bill given first-round approval March 18. LB1080,
Read MoreSolid waste study advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 18 that would commission a study of the state’s recycling and solid
Read MoreUniversity hiring change advances to final round
Senators gave second-round approval March 17 to a bill that would update the University of Nebraska’s search process for its
Read MoreMilitary commission amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 17 that would create a commission to protect the state’s
Read MoreRepeal of motorcycle helmet requirement stalls
A proposal to exempt adult motorcyclists from current state law requiring them to wear helmets in Nebraska failed to advance
Read MorePublic assistance research exemption advanced
A bill aimed at promoting research on the impact of poverty on children advanced from general file March 16. LB1081,
Read MoreTransportation infrastructure bank fund advances
A proposal to create a transportation infrastructure bank to fund new roads and bridges advanced from general file March 15.
Read MoreHuman trafficking immunity amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 16 to a bill that would provide legal immunity to victims of human trafficking. LB843,
Read MoreBudget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 15 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $8.7 billion
Read MoreGame and Parks fee increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill March 15 that would raise fees that the state Game and Parks Commission
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