Bill would increase agricultural commodity checkoff funds
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two bills that would increase checkoff funds for wheat and corn commodities.
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Bill would allow entertainment districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would authorize the designation of common areas where
Read MoreBill to require MUD district elections stalls
A bill requiring that metropolitan utilities district (MUD) board members be chosen by district elections failed to advance from select
Read MoreAlcohol compliance bill bracketed
Lawmakers gave unanimous consent Feb. 8 to bracket a bill that would prohibit minors assisting with alcohol compliance checks from
Read MoreDaily pledge of allegiance would be required in schools
The daily pledge of allegiance would be heard in school classrooms under a bill discussed in an Education Committee hearing
Read MoreBallot vacancy provisions approved
Provisions for filling a general election ballot vacancy are harmonized under a bill passed Feb. 7 by the Legislature. Under
Read MoreBill to expand family planning services amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill intended to expand eligibility for the state’s publicly-funded family planning services.
Read MoreFunding formula approved for community colleges
State aid to community colleges will be appropriated using a new funding formula passed by the Legislature Feb. 7. LB946,
Read MoreContraband in detention facilities bill passes
Senators passed a bill Feb. 7 that creates an offense for bringing prohibited items into a detention facility. LB415, introduced
Read MoreMatching funds could be considered for state highway projects
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would expand considerations by the state Department
Read MoreBill would require a driving distance from cyclists and pedestrians
A bill requiring drivers to maintain a minimum distance from cyclists and pedestrians was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreImmunity proposed for employer referrals
Employers providing job references for a current or former employee would receive civil immunity under a bill discussed during a
Read MoreBill would increase minimum auto insurance liability limits
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would increase minimum liability policy limits
Read MoreReduction sought in county retirement plan contribution rate
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would allow certain counties containing a city
Read MoreRecipients of unemployment benefits could be eligible for job training
The state Department of Labor would be authorized to fund job training for recipients of unemployment benefits under a bill
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