Freeze on property valuations proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would freeze property valuations for a year. LB717, introduced
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Biologic substitution rules proposed
Pharmacists would be allowed to substitute biological products with FDA-approved interchangeable biologics under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the
Read MoreExpansion of veteran treatment courts discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would expand the use of problem solving
Read MorePork production bill passes
Lawmakers passed a bill after two hours of final-round debate Feb. 5 that will allow meatpacking companies to own hogs.
Read MoreChanges to police pursuit liability discussed
Lawmakers considered a bill on general file Feb. 4 and 5 that would lessen the liability facing the state and
Read MoreGrants proposed to prevent campus sex assaults
Preventing campus sexual assaults was the focus of a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 5. LB1027, introduced by
Read MoreArena financing bill passed
Senators passed a bill Feb. 5 that changes the way turnback taxes are distributed to cities that build qualifying sports
Read MoreTIF projects could be subject to legislative oversight
Projects that utilize tax increment financing (TIF) would be subject to oversight by the Legislature under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreEarly childhood education tax credits proposed
Parents whose children attend qualifying early childhood education programs would be eligible for a tax credit under a bill heard
Read MoreOrgan donor question updated
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 5 that updates the process for indicating one’s organ donor status when applying for a
Read MoreConcealed gun permits for military spouses approved
Military spouses will qualify for concealed handgun permits under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 5. Currently, members of
Read MoreAdministrative procedure changes discussed
State agencies would have more direction and clarity regarding the promulgation of rules and regulations under a bill heard Feb.
Read MoreState patrol retirement changes discussed
The Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a proposal that would make changes to the retirement plans of
Read MoreGuardian ad litem duties outlined in bill
The responsibilities of guardians ad litem would be clarified under a bill heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreCaseload limitations proposed for public guardians
Multidisciplinary teams would help manage public guardian cases under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3. LB934, introduced
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