Budget package clears second round
Lawmakers amended and advanced several bills comprising the state’s $8.6 billion budget package May 6. The state budget is structured
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Sen. Heath Mello
Business and tourism development bill approved
The Legislature passed a bill May 7 designed to stimulate business and tourism development in Nebraska. LB449, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreRide-sharing regulations advanced
Senators gave second-round approval May 5 to a bill that would authorize the state to regulate ride-sharing companies. Introduced by
Read MoreBudget package advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a
Read MoreBudget debate begins
Lawmakers began debate April 30 on the state’s $8.6 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year
Read MoreSenators advance business and tourism development
A bill that would boost business and tourism development in Nebraska advanced to final reading April 28 after senators amended
Read MorePollutant permits adopted
Municipalities will be required to obtain a permit to discharge pollutants under a bill passed by the Legislature April 23.
Read MoreRide-sharing regulations advanced
The state would regulate ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber under a bill amended and advanced April 21. Introduced
Read MorePrison reform measures amended, advanced
A bill addressing prison overcrowding was amended and advanced from general file April 14. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello,
Read MoreSmall business loan increases amended, advanced
More funds would be available for small business development in Nebraska under a bill amended and advanced from general file
Read MoreTax exemption on zoo and aquarium fees advanced
Membership and admission fees for zoos and aquariums would be tax exempt under a bill advanced from general file April
Read MoreFiscal volatility, corrections strategic report bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 7 to a bill that requires the Legislature’s fiscal office to report on revenue volatility.
Read MorePregnancy accommodation clarifications approved
Senators passed a bill April 7 that updates the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act to clarify workplace protections for pregnant
Read MoreFiscal volatility report bill amended, advanced
A strategic plan requirement for the state Department of Correctional Services was amended into a bill March 30 that would
Read MorePregnancy accommodations clarified, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill March 30 that would update the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act to clarify workplace
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