Cattle brand inspection fee increased
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that permits an increase of the cattle brand inspection fee in Nebraska. Under LB85,
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Joint public agency bonding powers changed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that changes the bonding power of a joint public agency (JPA). LB132, introduced by
Read MoreChanges to dental sedation approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 7 to a bill that changes the permitting process for dentists to administer sedation. LB80,
Read MoreBehavioral health pilot program extended
The termination date for a children’s behavioral health screening and referral program was extended May 7. In 2013, the Legislature
Read MoreWithdrawal from rail compact approved
A bill that withdraws Nebraska’s membership from the Midwest Interstate Passenger Rail Compact was approved May 7. LB317, sponsored by
Read MoreMedicaid reimbursement bill approved
A bill intended to close a loophole that allows individuals to shield assets from reimbursement for Medicaid-related services passed May
Read MoreCloture attempt on wind energy tax credit fails
After four hours of debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would have increased the state’s
Read MoreRide-sharing regulations advanced
Senators gave second-round approval May 5 to a bill that would authorize the state to regulate ride-sharing companies. Introduced by
Read MoreElection law changes amended, advanced
A bill that makes a number of technical changes to the state’s election laws was amended and advanced from select
Read MoreLawmakers advance omnibus education bill
A bill that would make technical changes to existing education statutes was advanced from general file May 4. Cedar Rapids
Read MorePersonal property tax exemption advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill May 4 that would provide a tax exemption on the first $10,000 of
Read MoreLivestock development grants advanced
A measure that would encourage livestock development in Nebraska advanced from general file May 4. Introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken
Read MoreJudges’ retirement plan revisions advance
Senators gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill that would change the retirement plan for Nebraska judges. Introduced by
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation revisions advanced
A bill that would make changes relating to workers’ compensation advanced from general file May 4. Sponsored by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreMedicaid reimbursement bill amended, advanced
A bill intended to close a loophole that allows individuals to shield assets from reimbursement for Medicaid-related services was amended
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