Fee cap elimination advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 24 to a bill that would make changes to a fee charged by the Nebraska
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Veteran job preference bill amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 24 to a bill that would update laws pertaining to preferences for veterans seeking employment.
Read MorePublic notice proposed for superintendent, ESU contracts
Public notice of potential fiscal impacts of superintendent and ESU administrator contracts would be required under a bill advanced from
Read MoreCounty Visitors Promotion Fund requirement advanced
A bill that would place restrictions on how money from the County Visitors Promotion Fund could be spent was advanced
Read MoreWater pollution loan program advanced
A program to fund wastewater treatment efforts was advanced from general file Jan. 23. Introduced by Holdrege Sen. Tom Carlson,
Read MoreCounty ag societies could levy for equipment
County agricultural societies would see increased levy authority under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23. Introduced by O’Neill
Read MoreShorter NRD notification advanced
Natural resources districts would be able to enforce actions more quickly under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read MoreSafety requirement for novelty lighters advances
Cigarette lighters sold in Nebraska that resemble children’s toys would require a safety feature under a measure advanced by senators
Read MoreRural mailbox locations examined
The location of mailboxes along highways was discussed in a Transportation and Telecommunications Committee hearing Jan. 21. LB757, introduced by
Read MoreBill would make harassment a separate crime
Harassment would become a separate and distinct crime from stalking in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the
Read MoreGovernment procurement transparency bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 23 that would adopt the Transparency in Procurement Act. As introduced by
Read MoreHealth care database bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 23 to a bill intended to promote transparency in the cost and quality of health
Read MoreBill could extend child welfare pilot project
A pilot project authorized as part of the Legislature’s response to the state’s troubled child welfare reform effort would be
Read MoreState of emergency declaration would not be needed under bill
Increased emergency funding for aerial fire suppression or hazardous material response would be authorized under a bill heard by the
Read MoreBill would require retirement plan reports
Certain political subdivisions would be required to file an annual retirement plan report under a bill heard Jan. 22 by
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