Session Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several changes to the state’s liquor laws and gaming regulations this session. Senators approved a bill authorizing the
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Sen. Colby Coash
Judicial pay increase approved
Judges within the state court system will see a 2 percent salary increase under a bill passed by the Legislature
Read MoreFine deductions from bonds approved
Senators passed a bill April 4 that authorizes the deduction of fines or costs from a defendant’s bond. Under LB722,
Read MoreEntertainment districts approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 30 to a bill authorizing the designation of common areas where alcohol may be consumed.
Read MoreFilm production incentives passed
Production film companies are included in the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act (LOMED) under a bill passed by the
Read MoreFine deductions from bonds clear first round
A bill that would authorize the deduction of fines or costs from a defendant’s bond advanced from general file March
Read MoreJudgeship transferred to another district
Senators passed a bill March 8 that transfers a county court judgeship to another district. LB790, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreLocal incentives for film companies advance
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 5 that would include production film companies in the Local Option Municipal
Read MoreEntertainment district bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a bill that would authorize the designation of common areas where alcohol could
Read MoreSpecial interest license plates allowed for car collectors
Senators passed a bill March 1 that allows owners of collector vehicles to use a special motor vehicle interest plate.
Read MoreBill would authorize fine deductions from cash bonds
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would authorize fines or costs to be deducted from
Read MoreJudicial pay increase advances
Judges within the state court system would see a 2 percent salary increase under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreTransfer of county court judgeship advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 9 that would transfer a county court judgeship to another district. LB790,
Read MoreBill would require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders
Health insurance policies issued in Nebraska would be required to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders
Read MoreBill would allow entertainment districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would authorize the designation of common areas where
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