Program extension proposed for Commission on Indian Affairs
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would authorize the Nebraska Commission
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One year mandatory ignition interlocks considered for repeat DUI
Those convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol would be required to install ignition interlock devices for a minimum
Read MoreBill would raise contract limit for bridge and road improvements
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would increase the contract value for bridge
Read MoreThursday hearings to be rescheduled due to storm
Due to the weather forecast of heavy snow, the Nebraska Legislature is postponing committee hearings scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 21.
Read MoreExtension of workers’ compensation mental injury provisions advanced
After two days of discussion on several motions, lawmakers voted Feb. 19 to cease debate and give second-round approval to
Read MorePossible termination of tax incentive programs proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would require lawmakers either to extend or terminate two
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Planting the seeds for a good session
As a farmer, Syracuse Sen. Dan Watermeier would have been a natural fit for committees dealing with agriculture or natural resources. But Watermeier knew his eagerness to learn about and help develop legislation addressing some of the most pressing issues facing Nebraskans meant entering uncharted territory.
Read MoreBill to allow hygienists to provide on-site services advances
Senators advanced a bill Feb. 11 that would allow dental hygienists to provide certain services in health care facilities. LB484,
Read MoreBill would increase damage caps, deadline to file tort claims
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would modify provisions of the Political Subdivisions Tort Claims
Read MoreConstitutional officer salary increases proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would increase salaries for the
Read MoreLiability exemption proposed for landowners
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would exempt landowners from recreational liability. Under LB551, introduced
Read MorePolice use of drones discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from
Read MoreElection advisory committees proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would increase public involvement in
Read MoreWater sustainability task force proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create a task force to address the
Read MoreChanges to foster care reimbursements proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to overhaul Nebraska’s foster care reimbursement
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