Independent redistricting commission vetoed, no override attempt offered
The governor vetoed a bill April 18 that would have added an independent commission to the Legislature’s redistricting process. The
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Sen. John Murante
Independent redistricting commission approved
The Legislature’s redistricting process will include the help of an independent commission under a bill given final approval April 13.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 7 to a bill that makes a number of changes to the state’s election laws.
Read MoreIndependent redistricting commission advanced
The Legislature’s redistricting process would include the help of an independent commission under a bill given first-round approval April 4.
Read MorePlanned unit development changes approved
Procedures for approval of planned unit developments in some second-class cities and villages will change under a bill passed March
Read MoreOmnibus election bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would make a number of changes to the state’s election
Read MoreChange to university leader hiring process approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that updates the University of Nebraska’s hiring process for its chancellor and president positions.
Read MorePlanned unit development changes advanced
Procedures for approval of planned unit developments in some second-class cities and villages would change under a bill advanced to
Read MoreUniversity hiring change advances to final round
Senators gave second-round approval March 17 to a bill that would update the University of Nebraska’s search process for its
Read MoreChange to university leader search process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would update the University of Nebraska’s search process for its
Read MoreUnclaimed savings bond bill considered
A bill that would outline a procedure for the state to take title of unclaimed U.S. savings bonds held by
Read MoreElectronic voting expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 18 that allows publicly elected bodies to conduct electronic roll call votes. Currently, only specific
Read MoreBill to expand electronic voting advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 1 that would allow publicly elected bodies to conduct electronic roll call votes. Currently, only
Read MoreFunding requested for DMV software upgrade
The state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) would have a new source of funding for software upgrades under a bill
Read MorePlanned unit development changes proposed
Procedures for approval of planned unit developments in some second-class cities and villages would change under a bill heard Jan.
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