Day one bill introduction
Senators convened Jan. 6 to begin introducing bills for the 104th Legislature, second session. Among the 108 bills introduced were:
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Session begins, chairperson elected
The second session of the 104th Legislature convened Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. Senators began bill introduction and elected a
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to lower revenue projections during an Oct. 30 meeting at the Capitol. The
Read MoreNicole Fox appointed to represent District 7
Sen. Nicole Fox of Omaha was sworn in Aug. 18 to represent legislative district 7. She is a nutrition therapist
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
Members of the Legislature’s Agriculture Committee considered a variety of issues this session including commercial pet breeding, competitive livestock marketing
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
Senators passed several bills this session comprising the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. Budget growth in the Appropriations Committee’s proposal
Read MoreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Changes to commerce and insurance regulation topped the list of banking issues considered by lawmakers this session. Senators approved a
Read MoreSession Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed bills this session providing workplace protections for pregnant employees and changing workers’ compensation. Employee benefits and wages LB627,
Read MoreSession Review: Education
School funding Cedar Rapids Sen. Kate Sullivan introduced LB525, the Education Committee’s annual “clean-up” bill. The bill clarifies that homeless
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
The Legislature’s Executive Board considered several changes to state election law. Currently, a state senator can serve two consecutive four-year
Read MoreSession Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several liquor and gaming law changes this session and revisited the issue of cigar bars. Among the measures
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Senators made changes this session to election laws, state and legislative auditing procedures and veterans’ funeral expenses. Government Lawmakers passed
Read MoreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Changes to public benefit programs, new licensure requirements, children’s issues and consideration of Medicaid reform topped the list of health
Read MoreSession Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers abolished capital punishment, allowed research on medical marijuana and made wide-ranging revisions to the state’s correctional system this session.
Read MoreSession Review: Natural Resources
Ensuring the continued viability of the state’s natural resources was the primary focus of legislation heard by the Legislature’s Natural
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