Bill aims to end hunting of mountain lions
Hunters could no longer target mountain lions under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 29. LB671, introduced
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Emergency contact registry proposed
Law enforcement could unite families sooner following emergency situations under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan 28.
Read MoreZoning penalties amended into waste spill bill, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file Jan. 30 that would increase penalties for drivers who spill livestock excrement on
Read MoreNew campaign transparency rules proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would make adjustments to existing
Read MoreProposals to fund Game and Parks discussed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony on two bills Jan. 29 that would divert state sales tax revenue to the state
Read MoreNew Medicaid expansion proposal discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that would provide a new option for
Read MoreAdditional powers for certain SIDs proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would provide additional powers for certain sanitary and
Read MoreElection bill amended to extend write-in candidate period
Senators advanced a bill from select file Jan. 30 that would allow for automatic advancement in the case of a
Read MoreCounty ag society equipment levy advances
Senators advanced a bill from select file Jan. 30 that would increase levy authority for county agricultural societies. Introduced by
Read MoreState slogan bill withdrawn
Senators voted to withdraw from consideration a bill that would have provided the state’s tourism commission additional marketing authority. LB1024,
Read MoreStudent and school accountability reforms proposed
Only proficient readers would advance from third to fourth grade under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 28.
Read MoreElectoral vote debate begins
Senators began two days of general file debate Jan. 28 on a bill that would change presidential election procedures. Currently,
Read MoreAllied schools could offer more classes
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would require small schools to enter into allied systems.
Read MoreRestrictions on electronic cigarettes discussed
Minors would be prohibited from purchasing electronic cigarettes in Nebraska under legislation heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 27.
Read MoreNew tied election procedures advance
Losing a primary election in a tie would not automatically end a candidate’s run under a bill advanced from general
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