Audit authority strengthened
Lawmakers gave final approval May 21 to a bill intended to strengthen the audit authority of the Legislative Audit Office
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Omnibus alcohol bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to the state Liquor Control Act passed May 21. LB330, sponsored by O’Neill Sen.
Read MoreFamily finding pilot project approved
A bill that creates a pilot project to establish family connections for state wards was approved May 21. LB243, introduced
Read MoreChild care funding guidelines approved
Senators gave final approval May 21 to a bill that provides funding guidelines for child care grants. LB547, introduced by
Read MoreTax-free savings for the disabled approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 that authorizes tax-free savings accounts for disabled individuals in Nebraska. LB591, introduced by Lincoln
Read MoreAid to dependent children increase approved
A bill intended to increase payments in the state’s Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program passed May 21. The bill,
Read MoreNew regulations for grain dealers passed
A bill passed May 21 regulates the financial obligations of Nebraska grain dealers. Introduced by Wahoo Sen. Jerry Johnson, LB183
Read MoreRide-sharing company regulations approved
Senators gave final approval May 21 to a bill authorizing the state to regulate ride-sharing companies, such as Uber and
Read MoreLawmakers pass omnibus education bill
A bill that makes technical changes to existing education statutes was passed May 21. Cedar Rapids Sen. Kate Sullivan introduced
Read MoreNative children’s placement procedures updated
Native children’s culture will be more carefully considered when making foster care placements under a bill passed May 21. Introduced
Read MoreOngoing tax incentive evaluations approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 that requires regular evaluation of the state’s tax incentive programs. LB538, introduced by the
Read MoreState energy plan assessment adopted
Senators passed a bill May 21 that allows the state to develop an independent energy plan. LB469, introduced by Papillion
Read MoreTax exemption approved for zoo and aquarium fees
Membership and admission fees for zoos and aquariums will be tax exempt under a bill passed by the Legislature May
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation revised
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that updates workers’ compensation statutes. Sponsored by Omaha Sen. Burke Harr, LB480 contains provisions
Read MoreJuvenile services oversight expanded
Oversight of the state’s juvenile justice system will change under a bill passed May 21. Introduced by Sen. Bob Krist
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