A measure intended to provide greater flexibility to the state’s microdistilleries and craft breweries to grow their businesses was amended and given second-round approval March 31.
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If you ask Syracuse Sen. Bob Hallstrom what he enjoys doing in his free time, he offers the usual list — fishing, traveling, golfing — but somewhat reluctantly adds another: singing.
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The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 27 that would require Adult Protective Services social workers to accompany law enforcement officers when responding to calls involving individuals with mental health concerns.
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A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held failed to advance from select file March 28.
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After eight hours of debate spanning four days, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 28 intended to clarify provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters that guarantees paid sick leave.
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Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 27 on a measure that would prohibit conversion therapy for minors in Nebraska.
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Lawsuits could be brought against public schools for some instances of child sexual assault under a measure discussed by the Judiciary Committee March 26.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 26 on a measure that would remove the current time limitation in state law for filing certain civil claims in child sexual assault cases.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 26 on a measure intended to encourage defense contractors to locate their highly skilled workers in Nebraska.
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If you hear a distinctive belly laugh in the Capitol’s legislative chamber, the hallways or the cafeteria, odds are good that Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon is nearby.
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Lawmakers broadened a measure related to alternative nicotine products to add a 20% wholesale tax before giving the bill first-round approval March 19.
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A bill that would make a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was discussed on general file March 17 and March 19.
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The number of hours of annual training required for law enforcement officers in less populated Nebraska counties would decrease under a proposal considered March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
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A measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to control bed bug infestations advanced to select file March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include two other bills related to urban affairs.
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A bill intended to aid the development of a proposed convention center in Lincoln received final approval from lawmakers March 20.
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