BPA regulation proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would regulate Bisphenol A – commonly called BPA –
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Farm equipment transport rules discussed
Load limits would be expanded for farm equipment haulers under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb 10.
Read MoreVeteran hiring incentive increase proposed
Businesses would receive additional incentives to hire and train veterans under legislation heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
Read MoreBill to repeal helmet law stalls
A bill that would repeal Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law stalled on general file Feb. 11 after several days of debate.
Read MoreLegalization of casino gambling proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a measure that would authorize local-option casino gaming in Nebraska. LR416CA,
Read MoreBill would ensure coverage for carbon monoxide
Homeowners would receive additional insurance protections under a bill heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 10. LB876,
Read MoreCommittees proposed to investigate DHHS, Corrections
Two proposals to establish special investigative committees of the Legislature were discussed during an Executive Board hearing Feb. 10. LR400,
Read MoreCriminal justice system changes proposed
Resocialization and supervision of inmates released from prison was the focus of legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6.
Read MoreDefinition of innocent third party discussed
Passengers in vehicles fleeing law enforcement could be charged with a crime under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb
Read MoreNew groundwater definitions proposed
Members of the Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would redefine overappropriated groundwater sources. Under
Read MoreSafety requirement for novelty lighters approved
Cigarette lighters sold in Nebraska that resemble children’s toys will require a safety feature under a bill passed by the
Read MoreDecrease in ag land valuations proposed
Owners of agricultural land would see a decrease in property taxes under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb.
Read MoreWaste spill penalty increase approved
Senators gave final approval Feb. 7 to a bill that increases penalties for drivers who spill livestock excrement on highways
Read MoreFracturing water measurement proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would require water usage measurement for hydraulic fracturing
Read MoreBill would create redistricting commission
Redistricting in Nebraska would be the responsibility of an independent commission under a bill heard Feb. 7 by the Executive
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