Streamlined process for capital construction projects passed
Senators passed a bill March 20 that streamlines the approval process for certain bond projects. Under LB546, introduced by Omaha
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Industrial hemp narrowed to research, advanced
Industrial hemp could be grown only for research in Nebraska under a bill amended on select file March 19. As
Read MoreGovernment procurement transparency bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 20 that adopts the Transparency in Procurement Act. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, LB371
Read MoreTied election procedures passed
A bill that allows a tied candidate in the primary election to file as a write-in candidate in the general
Read MoreBudget package clears second round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to four bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment package. The committee offered an
Read MoreSecond attempt at Medicaid expansion stalls
After eight hours of debate over two days, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would provide
Read MoreJuvenile court, truancy bill advanced
Fewer juvenile offenders would be tried in adult court under a bill advanced from select file March 18. As introduced
Read MoreChanges to education funding advanced
A bill containing several changes for the Tax Equity and Educational Support Opportunities Act (TEEOSA) and Education Innovation Fund was
Read MoreSenators debate road construction bonds
Nebraska would borrow money to hasten road construction under a bill debated by senators March 12. LB1092, as introduced by
Read MoreElection guideline changes advanced
New guidelines for county election practices were advanced from general file March 13. LB946, introduced by Gretna Sen. John Murante,
Read MoreFull homestead exemption for disabled veterans, spouses advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 13 that would extend a homestead exemption to disabled veterans. LB1087, introduced
Read MoreBenefit corporations advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 12 to a bill that would allow a business corporation to become a benefit corporation.
Read MoreAllied schools proposal bracketed
Lawmakers gave unanimous consent March 13 to bracket a bill that would have required small schools to enter into allied
Read MoreEconomic development changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a bill that would make changes to two Nebraska economic development programs. LB1114,
Read MoreBill would identify goals for tax incentive programs
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 13 that would add basic goal language to certain Nebraska tax incentive
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