Winner-take-all election bill advances after cloture
After four days of general file debate, lawmakers voted March 2 to cease debate and advance a bill to select
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Schnoor jumps into new role at the Legislature
Sen. David Schnoor’s time in the military was supposed to be short. He told himself that he would serve one tour and be done. But four enlistments and 20 years later, the farmer and cattle feeder from Scribner can look back on an Air Force career that took him around the world.
Read MorePlan for disposition of veterans’ remains advances
Veterans whose remains go unclaimed could be buried in a veteran cemetery under a bill advanced from general file Feb.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board adjusts revenue projections slightly
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to make relatively minor adjustments to revenue projections during a Feb. 27 meeting
Read MoreStricter domestic violence penalties proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard a bill Feb. 27 that would change penalties and definitions regarding domestic violence and stalking. Introduced
Read MoreThree investigative committees reauthorized
Senators passed three resolutions Feb. 27 that continue the work of three special investigative committees. The resolutions were introduced by
Read MoreProperty tax relief bills proposed
The Appropriations Committee heard several proposals Feb. 27 to provide property tax relief to Nebraskans. Three of the bills would
Read MoreTax exemption proposed for disabled veterans
Disabled veterans would be exempt from paying motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 27.
Read MoreIndependent redistricting commission proposed
The Legislature’s redistricting process would include the help of an independent commission under a bill heard by the Executive Board
Read MoreJuvenile justice oversight changes considered
A bill seeking changes to the oversight of the state’s juvenile justice system was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreLaw practice fund passed
A fund is created for the state’s highest court by a bill passed Feb. 27. LB194, introduced by Hastings Sen.
Read MoreCounty court jurisdiction clarified
Jurisdictions of county courts in Nebraska are more clearly defined by a bill passed Feb. 27. LB314, introduced by Lincoln
Read MoreAdditional funeral expenses for veterans passed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 27 that expands the costs covered for veterans’ funerals. LB305, introduced by Scribner Sen. David
Read MoreFee to control aquatic invasive species approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 27 that addresses the potential impact of aquatic invasive species on local ecosystems and surface
Read MoreAbstracter board roster changes passed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 27 that changes requirements related to the roster of abstracters maintained by the state’s Abstracters
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