Final budget bills advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to the remaining components of the state’s $7.8 billion budget package. An Appropriations Committee amendment, adopted
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Increase in at-large city council members passed
Senators gave final approval May 10 to a bill that will allow certain cities to elect up to four city
Read MoreRacial profiling, victim reparation changes passed
Senators passed a bill May 10 regarding the collection of racial profiling information and Nebraska Crime Victims Reparations Fund requirements.
Read MoreChanges to nonconsensual lien filing provisions passed
Senators passed a bill May 10 that changes nonconsensual lien filing provisions. Omaha Sen. Bob Krist introduced LB3, which requires
Read MoreChild care licensure requirement added to foster care bill
A bill intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement was returned to select file for an amendment May 10.
Read MoreChanges to internship program passed
Senators passed a bill May 10 that will make changes to a recently created internship grant program. Under LB476, introduced
Read MoreOversight for insurance exchange passed
Senators gave final approval May 10 to a bill intended to provide state-based oversight for Nebraska’s health insurance exchange. Under
Read MoreBudget debate continues, mainline bill advanced
Lawmakers continued debate on the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget
Read MoreBudget debate begins
Lawmakers began debate May 7 on the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with
Read MoreSchool retirement plan changes passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 7 that makes changes to the state’s school retirement plans. LB553, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreStudents invited to register for summer camp at Legislature
High school students who have an interest in law, government, leadership or public speaking are encouraged to register for the
Read MoreLearning community council changes adopted
The Omaha Learning Community coordinating council will prioritize early childhood education under a bill passed by the Legislature May 2.
Read MoreEmergency excavation notification requirements adopted
Senators passed a bill May 2 that amends the One Call notification provisions for natural gas utility operators. Great Plains
Read MoreVeteran notation on driver’s licenses advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 29 that would amend the Motor Vehicle Operator’s License Act. LB93, as
Read MoreNew controlled substances discussed
Senators debated a bill May 2 that would add substances and compounds to the Schedule I controlled substances list. In
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