Bill would expand hazing prohibition
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would expand the prohibition of hazing. Current
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Water testing lab changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 4 to a bill that makes changes to state law relating to the testing of
Read MoreTax credit for volunteer emergency responders proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a tax credit for volunteer emergency responders.
Read MoreEntrepreneurship task force proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a task force focused on innovation and
Read MoreClimate change task force proposed
A new task force would create a strategic plan related to the impacts of climate change on the health and
Read MoreStrategic plan to further bioscience proposed
The Legislature would establish a committee to study the bioscience economy in Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 3 by
Read MoreVoter approval sought for some first-class city refinancing
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 3 that would change voter approval requirements for a first-class city to
Read MoreBill to dispose of tenant property advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 3 to a bill that would clarify the authority of landlords to dispose of tenants’
Read MoreSingle license plate proposal advanced
Owners of certain vehicles would need only one license plate under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 3. LB53,
Read MoreBill seeks changes to library governance
Members of the General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to harmonize the governance authority
Read MoreZoning ordinance changes advanced
Some municipalities would be required to provide notification to a county board before changing zoning ordinances within their extraterritorial zoning
Read MoreBill would establish paid family leave program
Paid family medical leave would be available to Nebraskans under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
Read MoreBill would repeal motorcycle helmet requirement
Motorcyclists 21 and older would no longer be required to wear a helmet in Nebraska under a bill heard by
Read MoreCommission would plan, implement statewide 911 system
The Nebraska Public Service Commission would be responsible for planning a statewide 911 system under a bill heard by the
Read MoreStudents invited to attend Unicameral Youth Legislature
High school students are invited to take on the role of state senators at the Unicameral Youth Legislature June 5-8.
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