Legislature adjourns sine die
The 103nd Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die June 5. York Sen. Greg Adams, Speaker of the Legislature, thanked senators
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Sex trafficking penalties increased
Senators passed a bill June 5 that enhances penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people for prostitution. LB255, introduced by
Read MoreLegislative power to subpoena passed
Senators passed a bill June 5 that codifies the state’s ability to issue subpoenas. LB613, introduced by Columbus Sen. Paul
Read MoreChief Standing Bear Trail approved
Lawmakers adopted a resolution June 4 that recognizes the struggles and accomplishments of Chief Standing Bear and supports the Nebraska
Read MoreInsurance navigator bill approved
Senators passed a bill June 4 that will register individuals and entities applying for and acting as navigators for the
Read MorePreference for state contracts approved
Lawmakers gave final approval June 4 to a bill intended to help veterans and certain businesses to secure public contracts.
Read MoreNet energy tax credit approved
Senators passed a bill June 4 that provides a tax credit to customers who generate electricity. LB90, introduced by Malcolm
Read MoreInsurance navigator bill amended, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file May 31 that would register individuals and entities applying for and acting as
Read MoreHealth care system evaluation approved
Lawmakers adopted a resolution May 30 that will create a partnership to examine how best to control costs and improve
Read MoreLegislative power to subpoena advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file May 30 that would codify the state’s ability to issue subpoenas.
Read MoreTax modernization committee plan approved
Senators passed a resolution May 30 that establishes the Tax Modernization Committee to review and recommend updates to Nebraska’s tax
Read MoreVeteran preference in public contracts amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 30 to a bill intended to help veterans secure public contracts. As introduced by Fremont
Read MoreChanges to Nebraska Advantage Act adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 that revises current definitions under the Nebraska Advantage Act. Currently, the definition of taxpayer
Read MoreChanges to PSC appeals process approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 30 that changes appeal procedures for the Public Service Commission (PSC). Under LB545, introduced by
Read MoreSeveral budget vetoes overridden
Lawmakers voted May 28 to override a little more than half of the governor’s line-item vetoes of the state budget
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