Historic horse racing, race day measures considered
The General Affairs Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 11 on two measures intended to pave the way for wagering on
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Proposal would change redevelopment program terms
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a measure intended to facilitate the use of tax increment financing
Read MoreStop light laws could change for lightweight vehicles
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would allow lightweight vehicles to proceed through
Read MoreChanges to education funding formula proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would amend the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support
Read MoreBill would permit use of amber lights
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would allow the display of rotating or
Read MoreMetropolitan utilities district changes proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would make several technical changes to state law
Read MoreExpansion of elementary class size allowance proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would allow increased class sizes for early elementary classrooms.
Read MoreBill would make texting while driving a primary offense
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would make enforcement of texting while driving
Read MoreChildren’s behavioral health committee reauthorized
Senators adopted a resolution Feb. 12 that allows the Children’s Behavioral Health Oversight Committee (also known as the LB603 Committee)
Read MoreExtension of small business pilot program advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would alter and extend the Small Business Innovation Act pilot
Read MoreBills would require use of seat belts
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills that would require all vehicle passengers to wear
Read MoreNew licensure requirements for geologists passed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 11 that establishes stronger licensure requirements for geologists practicing in the state. Under LB91, introduced
Read MoreOPS restructuring bill passes
The size and structure of the Omaha Public School (OPS) board will change under a bill passed by the Legislature
Read MoreATM fee disclosure change approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 11 that brings state law into conformity with federal law relating to automatic teller machine
Read MoreAppointment terms, bond records, biennial budget bills pass
Senators gave final approval Feb. 11 to four bills that modify provisions for primary, first and second class cities and
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