Municipal land banks clear first round
Senators revisited a bill April 10 that would allow the establishment of land banks in metropolitan class cities or counties
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Learning community council changes advanced
Early childhood education would be prioritized by the Omaha Learning Community coordinating council under a bill given first-round approval April
Read MoreCar registration fee for parks proposed
Nebraskans would no longer be required to purchase state park entry permits under a bill heard on general file April
Read More40-year minimum alternative to juvenile life sentences advanced
After several days of debate, senators advanced a bill April 11 that would expand sentencing options for juveniles convicted of
Read MoreEmergency excavation notification requirements advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would amend the One Call notification provisions for natural gas
Read MoreTimely adoption of agency regulations discussed
Senators gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would ensure that state agencies adopt new rules and regulations
Read MoreNew state patrol positions debated
Senators began general file debate April 11 on a bill that would fund new positions at the State Patrol. Wilber
Read MoreJudges’ retirement rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would extend an increase in Nebraska judges’ retirement contribution rates.
Read MoreJudges’ salary increases advance
Nebraska judges would receive a salary increase under a bill advanced from general file April 10. LB232, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreTax sale procedure changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would alter the procedure for purchasing tax sales certificates. Currently,
Read MoreChanges to public power elections advance
A bill that would change election provisions for certain public power districts advanced from general file April 10. LB646, introduced
Read MoreEducation funding study advanced
The use of lottery dollars for education funding would be studied under a bill given first-round approval April 9. LB497,
Read MoreChild welfare oversight changes advance
A bill seeking changes to oversight of the state’s child welfare system advanced from general file April 9. Lincoln Sen.
Read MorePSC study of emergency communications advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would allow the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a
Read MoreNursery license consolidation advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would update provisions of the Plant Protection and Plant Pest
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