Livestock welfare bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 2 that strengthens seizure protocol in the case of livestock neglect or cruelty. LB423, introduced
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PSC study of emergency communications adopted
Senators gave final approval May 2 to a bill that allows the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a study
Read More40-year minimum alternative to juvenile life sentences adopted
Senators passed a bill May 2 that expands sentencing options for juveniles convicted of Class IA felonies. Introduced by Omaha
Read MoreChanges to pesticide product registration adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill May 2 that removes the specialty pesticide designation from pesticide product registration. Currently, pesticides classified as
Read MoreNursery license consolidation adopted
Senators passed a bill May 2 that updates provisions in the Plant Protection and Plant Pest Act. Currently, there are
Read MoreExemptions for small security transactions approved
Senators gave final approval May 2 to a bill that changes provisions relating to small securities transactions. LB205, sponsored by
Read MoreEducation as welfare work requirement expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill May 2 that expands eligibility for education to satisfy work requirements in order to qualify for
Read MoreTransfer of rehabilitation capacity approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 2 to a bill meant to allow rehabilitation entities to transfer patient capacity between facilities.
Read MoreChanges to public power elections approved
A bill that changes election provisions for certain public power districts was approved May 2. LB646, introduced by Gretna Sen.
Read MoreChanges to PSC appeals process advanced
After eight hours of discussion over three days, lawmakers voted May 2 to end general file debate and advance a
Read MoreMetropolitan utilities district changes pass
Lawmakers passed a bill May 1 that makes several technical changes to state law governing metropolitan utilities districts. LB208, introduced
Read MoreAnnexed county road easements clarified
A bill that attempts to clarify the status of county roads when annexed by a city or village was approved
Read MoreMilitary remains disposition clarified
Lawmakers gave final approval May 1 to a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of a military member’s remains.
Read MoreLocal control for nuisance vegetation passed
Certain cities and villages are given authority to determine at what height weeds and grasses become nuisances under a bill
Read MoreOut-of-state brand permits adopted
An owner may brand cattle with a brand recorded or registered in another state under a bill passed by the
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