Lower wage for young workers fails
A bill that would have created a lower wage for young workers in Nebraska failed to advance May 15. Introduced
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Classification for autocycles advanced
A new class of motor vehicle would be approved for use in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreAllocation of Internet sales tax advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 14 to a bill that would allocate tax revenue derived from Internet transactions. Federal legislation
Read MoreHuman trafficking prevention measure passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 14 to strengthen human trafficking prevention efforts in Nebraska. Introduced by Norfolk Sen. Jim Scheer,
Read MoreBill to strengthen audit authority advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 14 to a bill intended to strengthen the audit authority of the Legislative Audit Office
Read MoreElection law changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to a bill that makes a number of technical changes to the state’s election
Read MoreSenators override veto; fuel tax increased
Senators successfully overrode a veto May 14 of a bill that increases the fixed fuel tax by 1.5 cents annually
Read MoreCrowdfunding investments for small business advanced
Small businesses could seek startup capital through new avenues under a bill advanced from general file May 14. Under LB226,
Read MoreBudget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 14 to nine bills comprising the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. The state budget is
Read MoreNew commercial pet breeder regulations adopted
Senators passed a bill May 14 that changes the Commercial Dog and Cat Operator Inspection Act. LB360, introduced by Wahoo
Read MoreMedical residency loan program advanced
A bill that would create a loan repayment program for medical residents advanced from general file May 13. LB196, introduced
Read MoreDriver’s licenses for young immigrants advanced after cloture
After prolonged debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval May 14 to a bill that would allow young immigrants to drive in
Read MoreAid to dependent children changes amended into bill
A bill to create a consumer bill of rights was scrapped May 13 in order to replace it with a
Read MoreSentencing limits amended in prison reform bill
A bill containing extensive revisions to Nebraska’s correctional system advanced to final reading May 12 after being amended to address
Read MoreMedical marijuana legalization advanced
Medical marijuana would be available in Nebraska under a bill amended and advanced from general file May 12. Introduced by
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