Bill clarifying qualified securities for public funds approved
A bill that clarifies the types of financial instruments authorized as securities for public funds under state law was given
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Housing authority consolidation plan stalls
Lawmakers voted Feb. 11 to strike the enacting clause of a bill that would have required development of a regional
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The “old gray mayor” rides to the Capitol
Sen. Jerry Johnson grew up on a farm south of Holdrege. While attending high school, he sang in quartets and participated in many high school musicals, such as Carousel and Oklahoma!
Read MoreBill would allow parole for juvenile life sentences
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would change penalty provisions for felonies committed by juveniles.
Read MoreChanges to state income tax brackets proposed
Two bills that would extend or create state income tax brackets were introduced during a hearing of the Revenue Committee
Read MoreBills would increase shared parenting time
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would amend parenting plan provisions. LB212, introduced by Wilber
Read MoreBill would prohibit parolees, prisoners from being undercover agents
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would prohibit people who are on parole, probation or
Read MoreBill would clarify authorization for disposition of military members’ remains
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of
Read MoreAssociation membership would be optional for community colleges
A bill that would no longer require community colleges to join an association was advanced from general file Feb. 8.
Read MoreNew formula for dairy board size advanced
A bill intended to prevent a decrease in the size of the Nebraska Dairy Industry Development Board was advanced from
Read MoreBill would authorize commission orders
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would increase powers delegated to the state Game and
Read MoreBill would require inmate health care copayments
Inmates would be required to make copayments for doctor visits under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 7.
Read MoreBill would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister to vote
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would provide a process for
Read MoreHandicapped parking permit changes advance
Senators advanced a bill Feb. 8 that would amend provisions for temporary handicapped parking permits. Under LB31, introduced by Kearney
Read MoreNewborn heart disease screening advanced
Senators advanced a bill to select file Feb. 8 that would adopt the Nebraska Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening Act.
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