Bill to dispose of tenant property amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 19 that would clarify the authority of landlords to dispose of tenants’
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Bill seeks to enhance correctional industries program
A corrections program that provides employment for inmates would be enhanced under a bill heard Feb. 18 by the Government,
Read MoreReporting of fracking well water contents requested
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would enhance disclosure and public notice regulations on
Read MoreInsurance requirement for fracking wells proposed
Drillers would be required to have liability insurance for injection and disposal wells under a bill heard by the Natural
Read MorePrescription drug monitoring changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 18 to a bill intended to enhance Nebraska’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. LB471, introduced last
Read MoreProposal to lower age for public office stalls
After two days of discussion, select file debate stalled Feb. 18 on a measure that would allow an 18-year-old to
Read MoreProtection sought for faith-based agencies
Faith-based agencies that contract with the state foster care system requested protections under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee
Read MoreState to offer mountain lion license plates
Nebraska drivers can show their support for mountain lions with special license plates under a bill passed by lawmakers Feb.
Read MoreNew uses of wastewater treatment funds approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 18 that expands funding for wastewater treatment and sewage facilities. LB737, introduced by Sen. Curt
Read MoreFlying lanterns banned
Senators passed a bill Feb. 18 that prohibits the sale of flying lanterns. LB136, introduced by Wahoo Sen. Jerry Johnson,
Read MoreElectronic voting expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 18 that allows publicly elected bodies to conduct electronic roll call votes. Currently, only specific
Read MoreAnnexation restrictions approved
Restrictions on asset expenditures by sanitary and improvement districts (SIDs) that have received notice of annexation were approved Feb. 18.
Read MoreLand bank updates approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 18 to a bill that updates the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act. Currently, the voting
Read MoreIncreased legal aid requested
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would increase a fee to provide additional
Read MoreBill would broaden state entity financial disclosure
A bill that would broaden the scope of a financial transparency law aimed at state government was heard Feb. 17
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