Mountain lion hunting repeal approved, vetoed
Senators passed a bill March 24 that would have prohibited the hunting of mountain lions. Gov. Dave Heineman vetoed the
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Prison reform measures advanced
The Legislature’s effort to initiate prison reform advanced from general file March 26. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford, LB907
Read MoreElection guideline changes passed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 27 that establishes new guidelines for election practices. LB946, introduced by Gretna Sen. John Murante,
Read MoreBehavioral health correctional facility proposed
Inmates with mental illness and substance addiction would be treated in a special facility in Hastings under a bill advanced
Read MoreWind energy tax credit expanded
Senators passed a bill March 27 that allows more wind projects to qualify for a wind energy sales tax exemption.
Read MoreChanges to education funding adopted
A bill containing several changes to the Tax Equity and Educational Support Opportunities Act (TEEOSA) and the Education Innovation Fund
Read MoreBenefit corporations approved
Senators passed a bill March 27 that allows a business corporation to become a benefit corporation. Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad
Read MoreHunting permits for developmentally disabled passed
A developmentally disabled person can purchase a hunting permit under a bill passed by the Legislature March 27. Under LB699,
Read MoreProperty tax relief approved
More retirees would be eligible for property tax relief under a bill passed by the Legislature March 27. LB986, introduced
Read MoreVisioning process for state education approved
A common statewide vision for education is the focus of a bill passed by the Legislature March 27. LB1103, introduced
Read MoreAlternative response, foster care transition changes approved
A bill that updates a program that provides foster care transition services and authorizes a pilot program for alternative response
Read MoreGuardianship program adopted
Senators passed a bill March 27 creating a state office to offer legal guardianship for Nebraskans who lack other options.
Read MoreFlexible rental car fees passed
Senators passed a bill March 27 permitting rental car companies to adjust certain fees. LB251, introduced by North Platte Sen.
Read MoreBlight guidelines passed
Senators passed a bill March 27 that revises guidelines for the accounting of certain blighted properties. LB1012, introduced by Ogallala
Read MoreIndustrial hemp research bill passed
Senators passed a bill March 27 permitting industrial hemp to be grown for research in Nebraska. Introduced by Cortland Sen.
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