Public power policy development bill bracketed
Senators gave unanimous consent April 1 to bracket a bill that would require the Nebraska Power Review Board to broaden
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Veto of mountain lion hunting repeal sustained
Senators declined to override a gubernatorial veto April 2 of a bill that would have prohibited the hunting of mountain
Read MoreEmergency act changes advanced
A bill to limit the governor’s authority during a state of emergency advanced from general file April 1. LB390, introduced
Read MoreFirefighter and workers’ comp measures advanced
Nebraska would join a multistate group committed to fight forest fires under a bill amended and advanced from general file
Read MoreBudget vetoes overridden
Lawmakers voted April 1 to override the majority of the governor’s line-item vetoes of the state budget package. The four
Read MoreChange to state service relocation process stalls
A bill that would require legislative approval for the relocation of state services or agencies costing more than $15 million
Read MoreSame-day voting, registration changes advanced
People wanting to register to vote and cast an early ballot on the same day would face new requirements under
Read MoreMinimum wage increase rejected
Lawmakers rejected a measure March 31 that would have increased Nebraska’s minimum wage for certain workers. As introduced by Omaha
Read MoreAdopted tax code adjustments include land donations, natural gas
Senators passed a bill March 31 that makes several technical changes to the state tax code regarding auto museums, sports
Read MoreIgnition interlock bill amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 31 that would reduce penalties for violating ignition interlock device
Read MoreChanges to school retirement plans advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 31 that would make changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB1042, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreAging task force established
A bill that creates a statewide task force on aging and seeks federal grant funds was given final approval March
Read MoreSesquicentennial commission created
Senators gave final approval March 31 to a bill that establishes a planning commission for the 150th anniversary of Nebraska
Read MoreChanges to livestock brand inspection procedures adopted
A bill that creates brand inspection service areas was passed by lawmakers March 31. LB768, introduced by Ogallala Sen. Ken
Read MoreFull homestead exemption for disabled veterans, spouses approved
Senators passed a bill March 31 that extends a homestead exemption to disabled veterans. LB1087, introduced by Omaha Sen. Pete
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