Funds proposed for parks and trees
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 12 on two bills that would provide funding for outdoor projects in Nebraska. LB374,
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Evidence testing measure amended, advanced
A bill was amended and advanced from select file March 12 that would allow incarcerated individuals to request that a
Read MoreEminent domain increase for school land proposed
School districts’ power of eminent domain would be expanded by a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 11. Introduced
Read MoreBill would revoke eminent domain for pipelines
Oil and gas companies could no longer exercise eminent domain in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee
Read MoreClarification of pregnancy accommodations advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 12 to a bill that would update the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act to clarify
Read MoreDry bean checkoff increase advanced with new lobby limit
After several days of debate, senators advanced a bill from general file March 11 that would increase the checkoff levied
Read MoreReduced fee proposed for hunting permits
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 12 on three bills that would provide reduced-fee hunting permits to
Read MoreCarbon monoxide detectors required
Carbon monoxide detectors will be required in certain residences by a bill passed by senators March 12. Introduced by Omaha
Read MoreNursing background checks approved
New nursing license applicants will be subject to a criminal background check under a bill passed March 12. LB129, introduced
Read MoreBiennial budget option for NRDs approved
Senators passed a bill March 12 that changes the budgeting process for natural resources districts (NRDs). NRDs have operated only
Read MorePlan for disposition of veterans’ remains approved
Veterans whose remains go unclaimed can be buried in a veteran cemetery under a bill passed by the Legislature March
Read MoreEconomic incentives for businesses proposed
Small businesses that create additional jobs in Nebraska would be eligible for grants under legislation heard by the Banking, Commerce
Read MoreWastewater disposal plan proposed
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would authorize the state to deal with
Read MoreFunds sought for community development program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would provide funding for a downtown community development program.
Read MoreState funds sought for special advocates
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 10 on a bill that would provide state aid to the court appointed special
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