Changes to dental sedation advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 14 to a bill that would change the permitting process for dentists to administer sedation.
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Change to ATV tax collection vetoed
Gov. Pete Ricketts vetoed a bill April 13 that would have changed the imposition of ATV and UTV sales taxes
Read MoreProposal to extend legislative terms stalled
A proposed constitutional amendment that would extend legislative term limits failed to advance from select file April 13. Currently, a
Read MoreBorrowing authority for municipalities amended, advanced
Cities and towns in Nebraska would have the express authority to borrow funds to purchase property or construct improvements under
Read MoreAid to dependent children changes amended, advanced
A bill intended to remove the “cliff effect” in the state’s Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program was amended to
Read MoreMedicaid payment for juvenile therapies amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to a bill that would authorize Medicaid reimbursement for therapies used to assist troubled
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Senator’s hard work pays off
Sen. Mike Groene enjoys hard work—the more, the better. Describing himself as someone who “hates to sit still,” the new senator said he realized early in life that it was best to embrace his nature.
Read MoreSmall business loan increases amended, advanced
More funds would be available for small business development in Nebraska under a bill amended and advanced from general file
Read MoreChild protection registry restrictions advanced
A bill intended to keep children off the registry of child abuse offenders was advanced April 10. Introduced by Lincoln
Read MorePublic vote requirement stalled
A bill concerning the record of public officials’ votes was bracketed April 10. LB649, introduced by Papillion Sen. Bill Kintner,
Read MoreReallocation of school lottery funds advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would reallocate lottery fund dollars dedicated to education. LB519, introduced
Read MoreFamily finding pilot project advanced
A bill advanced from general file April 10 that would create a pilot project to establish family connections for wards
Read MoreIrrigation district election changes advanced
A bill that would clarify requirements for irrigation district elections cleared the first round of debate April 9. Gering Sen.
Read MoreJoint public agency bonding power change advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would change the bonding power of any joint public agency
Read MoreFraternal benefit society tax exemption advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would provide tax relief to fraternal benefit societies. LB414, introduced
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