Pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races clears second round
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file March 29 that would authorize the state Racing Commission to license
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Consumer finance bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 30 that updates and amends the state’s consumer finance laws. LB965, introduced by Boys Town
Read MoreOccupation tax threshold would trigger public vote
Occupation tax revenue projected to exceed established thresholds would be subject to a popular vote under a bill advanced from
Read MoreBill would ban “bath salts” drug
Provisions of a bill banning a drug called “bath salts” replaced those of a bill dealing with the juvenile code
Read MoreEntertainment districts approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 30 to a bill authorizing the designation of common areas where alcohol may be consumed.
Read MoreAdditional penalties approved for failing to stop for a school bus
Failing to stop for a school bus will result in additional penalties under a bill passed by the Legislature March
Read MorePrepaid wireless phones would be subject to surcharge
Retailers selling prepaid wireless phones would be required to collect surcharge fees under a bill advanced from general file March
Read MoreIncreased spending flexibility for county hospitals approved
County hospitals will have more authority to make large purchases under a bill passed by the Legislature March 30. LB995,
Read MoreFilm production incentives passed
Production film companies are included in the Local Option Municipal Economic Development Act (LOMED) under a bill passed by the
Read MoreTransfer of death deed approved
Senators passed a bill March 30 that provides an asset specific mechanism for the nonprobate transfer of land. LB536, introduced
Read MoreBill to require electronic reports passes
Senators gave final approval March 30 to a bill that requires electronic submission of all reports submitted to the Legislature,
Read MoreImmunity for employer referrals clears second round
Employers providing job references for a current or former employee would receive civil immunity under a bill advanced from select
Read MoreOil pipeline regulation bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 29 related to oil pipeline routing in Nebraska. LB1161, sponsored by Papillion
Read MoreCollaboration proposed for youth rehabilitation centers
Senators gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill that would promote administrative collaboration at each of the state’s youth
Read MoreCompulsory school attendance compromise reached
Students dropping out of high school would be required to undergo an exit interview under a bill amended and advanced
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