Budget debate begins, two bills advance after successful cloture votes
Lawmakers began debate March 15 on the first of several bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreLawmakers began debate March 15 on the first of several bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreThe commissioner of education would withhold state aid from school districts that fail to make learning materials available to the public under a bill heard Feb. 15 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee considered two proposals Feb. 10 to help fund projects related to Offutt Air Force Base.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 19 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreNebraska’s 2nd Congressional District boundaries were the focus of a Redistricting Committee hearing in Omaha Sept. 16.
Read MoreMeasures to create a school safety reporting system, establish a statewide farm-to-school program and require schools to create health plans for students with seizure disorders were among the proposals advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreConcealed carry regulation and open meetings law were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.
Read MoreCities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska may be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill approved March 25.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 25 intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read MoreA proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreCities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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