Bill would clarify NRDs erosion authority
Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) would be authorized to issue cease and desist orders to resolve incidences of excessive erosion under
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Bill would change university candidate searches
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change public records requirements
Read MoreCounty ag society equipment levy passed
Senators passed a bill Feb. 7 that increases levy authority for county agricultural societies. Introduced by O’Neill Sen. Tyson Larson,
Read MoreCounty Visitors Promotion Fund requirement passed
Senators passed a bill Feb. 7 that places restrictions on how money from the County Visitors Promotion Fund can be
Read MoreHealth care database bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 7 to a bill intended to promote transparency in the cost and quality of health
Read MoreBusiness certification bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 7 that makes a technical change to language regarding certifications by the Nebraska secretary of
Read MorePublic notice of superintendent, ESU contracts approved
Public notice of potential fiscal impacts of superintendent and ESU administrator contracts will be required under a bill passed by
Read MoreShorter NRD notification approved
Natural resources districts can enforce actions more quickly under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 7. LB513, introduced by
Read MoreWater pollution loan program adopted
A program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was given final approval by the Legislature Feb. 7. Introduced by Holdrege Sen.
Read MorePlan for electronic tax levy pilot program approved
Senators passed a bill Feb. 7 that authorizes the state tax commissioner to electronically file levies against personal property. LB33,
Read MoreVehicle flood damage bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 7 to a bill intended to protect consumers from unknowingly purchasing flood-damaged vehicles. Introduced by
Read MorePrairie dog management discussed
Restrictions on prairie dog populations would be eased under legislation heard by the Agriculture Committee Feb. 4. LB673, introduced by
Read MoreMedicinal hemp oil bill withdrawn
Senators voted to withdraw a bill from consideration Feb. 4 that would have permitted use of hemp oil in Nebraska
Read MoreMinimum wage increase proposed
Minimum wage workers in Nebraska would get a raise under two proposals heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb.
Read MoreNew climate study parameters proposed
The duties and parameters used by the state’s climate study group would be changed under two bills heard by the
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