Senators override veto of low-income prenatal care program
Senators voted April 18 to override a gubernatorial veto of a bill that will establish a program to offer prenatal
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Senators override veto; cities can increase sales taxes with voter approval
Senators narrowly overrode a veto April 18 of a bill that allows additional local option sales taxes but makes them
Read MoreVeto of pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races sustained
Senators declined to override a gubernatorial veto April 18 of a bill that would have authorized the state Racing Commission
Read MoreVeto of school-based health center bill sustained
The governor’s veto of a bill that would provide grant funding for school-based health centers was sustained after a motion
Read MoreExceptions to concealed carry permit process passed
A person will be disqualified from receiving a concealed carry permit for convictions, rather than criminal charges, under a bill
Read MoreOil pipeline regulation bill passes
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 related to oil pipeline routing in Nebraska. LB1161, sponsored by Papillion Sen. Jim Smith,
Read MoreOwners of nonirrigated land to receive tax refunds
Landowners along the Republican River are eligible for occupation tax refunds under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
Read MoreMountain lion hunting, deer donation approved
Mountain lion hunting permits will be available to Nebraska residents under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11. LB928,
Read MoreFee increase for recording documents passed
Senators passed a bill April 11 that increases the fees required for recording documents – such as deeds, mortgages and
Read MoreLow-income prenatal care program approved
Senators gave final approval April 11 to a bill that will establish a program to offer prenatal services to low-income
Read MoreChanges to pickle card licensure passed
The state’s Pickle Card Lottery Act was updated by a bill passed by the Legislature April 10. Currently, nonprofit organizations
Read MoreIncrease in police officer retirement contributions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that increases retirement contribution rates for police officers in first class cities. LB1082, introduced
Read MoreBill restricting frivolous lawsuits by inmates approved
A bill aimed at restricting frivolous lawsuits filed by inmates at public expense was given final approval April 10. Under
Read MoreVoters could approve additional local option sales taxes
Senators passed a bill April 5 that will allow additional local option sales taxes but will make them subject to
Read MoreLow-income prenatal care program clears second round
Senators gave second-round approval April 5 to a bill that would establish a program to offer prenatal services to low-income
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