Bill to increase natural gas capacity advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 28 to a bill that would allow jurisdictional utilities to construct and authorize natural gas
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Change in foster care oversight amended, advanced
Nebraska’s current Foster Care Review Board would be replaced by a Foster Care Review Office under a bill advanced from
Read MoreAppropriation of Republican River repayments lowered, advanced
Reimbursement payments from Republican River natural resource districts (NRDs) would be dedicated to funding future water projects under a bill
Read MoreProgress measurement for schools advanced
A bill that would create an educational accountability system based on student progress, in addition to universal benchmarks, was advanced
Read MoreCloture attempt on voter ID bill fails
Senators rejected a cloture motion March 28 that would have forced a vote on a bill that would require presentation
Read MoreState contracting requirements amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 27 to a bill that seeks to improve the procedure by which state agencies contract
Read MoreProtection of hunting, fishing and trapping will be on ballot
A resolution containing a proposed amendment to the state constitution regarding the right to hunt, fish and harvest wildlife was
Read MoreUpdates to building codes passed
A bill that updates building codes was passed by the Legislature March 27. LB42, introduced by Kearney Sen. Galen Hadley,
Read MoreInsurance coverage of oral cancer drugs amended, advanced
Senators gave second-round approval March 27 to a bill that would require insurance coverage of oral cancer medications. LB882, sponsored
Read MoreSunday morning spirit sales allowed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 27 that removes a prohibition on selling and dispensing alcoholic liquor in Nebraska on Sundays
Read MoreBill expands video and telephone conference public meetings
Senators gave final approval March 27 to a bill that allows additional public entities to hold public meetings by video
Read MoreBudget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 27 to four bills comprising the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package. LB968, introduced by Norfolk
Read MorePari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 21 that would authorize the state Racing Commission to license and regulate
Read MoreAgricultural commodity checkoff increases advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 22 to two bills that would increase checkoff funds for wheat and corn commodities. As
Read MoreSpecial permits proposed for longer combination vehicles
Permits would be granted for vehicles hauling seasonally harvested products under a bill advanced from general file March 22. LB740,
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