Cloture attempt fails on changes to state truancy law
A bill that would provide additional resources to students with excessive school absences stalled on select file Jan. 31 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill that would provide additional resources to students with excessive school absences stalled on select file Jan. 31 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 19 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Sept. 21 to proposals that would modify district boundaries for the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Public Service Commission.
Read MoreSenators established casino gaming regulations, permanently legalized to-go alcohol sales authorized during the pandemic and expanded the type of fireworks that can be sold in Nebraska.
Read MoreOf the transportation and telecommunications issues considered this session, senators prioritized rural broadband development, lower administrative fees and expanded license plate options.
Read MoreLawmakers approved a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws May 20.
Read MoreA new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety was approved by the Legislature May 19.
Read MoreA bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
Read MoreForensic evidence would be collected upon arrest for felony charges under a bill advanced from general file May 7.
Read MoreA new specialty license plate that seeks to educate the public about water safety received first-round approval from lawmakers May 4.
Read MoreLawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from select file April 28 that would ensure legal consultation for juveniles facing serious criminal charges.
Read MoreA proposal to limit increases in property taxes collected by local governments stalled on general file April 22 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.
Read MoreAfter debate spanning two days, lawmakers amended a bill that would make a number of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws before advancing it from select file April 6.
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