Exemptions for small security transactions advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill that would change provisions relating to small securities transactions. As introduced,
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Thirty-year alternative to juvenile life sentences discussed
Senators began discussing a bill April 8 that would expand sentencing options for juveniles convicted of Class IA felonies. LB44,
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Rancher/actor cast as state senator
“Death at the High School Reunion” never appeared on Broadway, but one of its playwrights—Sen. Al Davis—presents a familiar scenario: alumni grudgingly attend their high school reunion, where their youthful wrongdoings and melodramatic stereotypes resurface. Davis, his wife Dottie and several other Hyannis community residents collaborated on writing the script.
Read MoreInternal Revenue Code changes to state retirement plans advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would make technical changes to state retirement provisions. The Nebraska
Read MoreLiquor shipping license changes advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would change provisions for obtaining alcoholic liquor shipping licenses. Currently
Read MoreProposal to remove foster care placement barriers advances
A bill intended to remove obstacles to foster care placement advanced from general file April 5. Lincoln Sen. Colby Coash,
Read MorePresentation of economic development incentive reports advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would require the state Department of Revenue to present economic
Read MoreCounties could terminate assessment contracts
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 5 to a bill that would change county assessment contract provisions. Legislation passed in 2009
Read MoreBill to ease foster care transition clears first round
Certain state wards who have aged out of the foster care system could continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreEarly childhood education funding advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 5 to a bill that would allocate funds to support early childhood education grant programs.
Read MoreState contract transparency proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 5 to a bill intended to increase transparency in the expenditure of state funds. LB429,
Read MoreCampaign finance changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would repeal the Campaign Finance Limitation Act. LB79, as originally
Read MoreRight of first refusal to incumbent RTO members advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 3 that would change the selection process for state electric transmission projects
Read MoreChanges to Livestock Animal Welfare Act advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would strengthen seizure protocol in the case of livestock neglect
Read MoreThirty-day in-person early voting period advanced
Following two days of debate, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would shorten the
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