Bill would create human trafficking provisions, enhance penalties
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create provisions for human trafficking and enhance penalties
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Cities could seek voter approval for sales tax increases
Cities could implement a half-percent sales tax increase with voter approval under a bill discussed in a Revenue Committee hearing
Read MoreBill would require additional training for police
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would create additional certification and continuing education requirements for
Read MorePibel Lake Recreation Area would go to NRD
The Lower Loup Natural Resources District (NRD) would gain ownership of the Pibel Lake State Recreation Area under a bill
Read MorePenalty for contraband in detention facilities vetoed
On Feb. 13, the governor vetoed a bill passed by the Legislature that would create an offense for bringing prohibited
Read MorePipeline study continuation, land rehab proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on two bills related to oil pipeline routing and construction in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would repeal roads funding passed last year
A bill that would eliminate the distribution of sales tax revenue for future road construction projects was discussed in a
Read MoreFood assistance income eligibility change sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would increase the gross income eligibility
Read MoreBills would move AG’s environmental settlement fund
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on two bills that would change the distribution of funds received from certain
Read MoreWage subsidy program for aid recipients proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would create a wage subsidy program
Read MoreNatural resource districts would have refund authority
Owners of non-irrigated land would have a mechanism to obtain a refund of occupation taxes under a bill discussed in
Read MoreUnclaimed military medal bill discussed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill meant to address the handling of
Read MoreExtension of legislative oversight committee approved
Senators voted Feb. 16 to reauthorize legislative oversight of the Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC) until Jan. 2, 2013. LR365,
Read MoreBill would revise power of attorney provisions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would revise power of attorney provisions. LB1113, introduced by
Read MoreTransfer of death deed advances
Senators advanced a bill from select file Feb. 15 that would provide an asset specific mechanism for the nonprobate transfer
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