Newborn heart disease screening amended, advanced
Senators amended a bill May 21 that would adopt the Nebraska Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Act. Under LB225, introduced
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Timely adoption of rules approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that ensures that state agencies adopt new rules and regulations in a timely manner.
Read MoreChild care licensure and kinship foster care changes approved
Senators passed a bill May 21 intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement. LB265, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Colby
Read MoreProblem gambling bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 21 to a bill that makes several changes to the utilization of gaming funds for
Read MoreSales tax limitation amended into wind energy incentive bill, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file May 21 that would incentivize companies that create sources of renewable energy to
Read MoreNew controlled substances advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 20 to a bill that would add substances and compounds to the Schedule I controlled
Read MoreBudget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to the eight bills comprising the state’s $7.8 billion budget package. The state budget
Read MoreChildren’s behavioral health bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval May 16 to a bill intended to expand the use of telehealth services to address children’s
Read MoreAlternative minimum tax repeal discussed
Senators began debate May 16 on a bill that would make changes to the computation of income taxes. LB308, introduced
Read MoreInsurance navigator bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file May 16 that would regulate individuals and entities applying for and acting as
Read MoreBudget package clears second round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval May 14 to the eight bills comprising the state’s $7.8 billion budget package. The state budget
Read MoreNew public school funding adjustments adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 15 that adjusts the state aid funding formula for public schools under the Tax Equity
Read MoreCloture attempt on death penalty abolition fails
After eight hours of debate spanning two days, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would repeal
Read MoreSenators override veto; school retirement plan changes adopted
Lawmakers successfully overrode a veto May 14 of a bill that makes changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB553,
Read MoreDebate to repeal death penalty begins
Senators spent May 13 debating a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty but adjourned before taking a final vote
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