Abortion restrictions stall after failed cloture vote
A bill that would prohibit abortions in all but the earliest weeks of most pregnancies stalled on the second round of debate April 27 after a cloture motion fell one vote short.
Read MoreA bill that would prohibit abortions in all but the earliest weeks of most pregnancies stalled on the second round of debate April 27 after a cloture motion fell one vote short.
Read MoreAn omnibus health services proposal was expanded to include several additional measures before advancing from the second round of debate April 25.
Read MoreA bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreA measure that would eliminate an onsite review requirement for title insurance agents was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced to the second round of debate April 18 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreA bill intended to cover a Medicaid reimbursement gap in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus health services measure and advanced from general file April 17.
Read MoreSenators amended and advanced a bill from general file April 11 that would increase salaries for Nebraska judges as part of the state’s two-year budgeting process.
Read MorePayment of certain claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file April 11.
Read MoreNebraska voters could bar the state and any of its political subdivisions from levying an inheritance tax under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard March 16 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreTwenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
Read MoreAmong the issues addressed by lawmakers this session were changes to election law, state administrative procedures and occupational regulations.
Read MoreOccupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreA bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
Read MoreLawmakers passed an omnibus public health measure April 18.
Read MoreAn entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was eliminated by a bill passed April 18.
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