Changes to Livestock Animal Welfare Act advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would strengthen seizure protocol in the case of livestock neglect
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Sen. Ken Schilz
Invasive species prevention funding proposed
Funds would be allocated to the state Game and Parks Commission to prevent the introduction of aquatic invasive species under
Read MoreNew formula for dairy board approved
The Nebraska Dairy Industry Development board is stabilized by a law passed by the Legislature March 14. Membership on the
Read MoreNew milk ordinance adopted
New milk production facilities will be held to higher standards under a bill passed by the Legislature March 1. LB67,
Read MoreLiability exemption proposed for landowners
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would exempt landowners from recreational liability. Under LB551, introduced
Read MoreNew formula for dairy board size advanced
A bill intended to prevent a decrease in the size of the Nebraska Dairy Industry Development Board was advanced from
Read MoreAdoption of new milk ordinance advanced
New milk production facilities would be held to higher standards under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 6. LB67,
Read MoreDairy industry would see changes under proposed bills
The size of the Nebraska Dairy Industry Development Board would be clarified under a bill heard before the Agriculture Committee
Read More“Bath salts” drug banned
A bill passed April 2 makes the drug known as “bath salts” an illegal substance. LB670 originally dealt with the
Read MoreLonger combination vehicles will have special permits
Permits will be granted for longer vehicles hauling seasonally harvested products under a bill passed by the Legislature April 4.
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,
Read MoreBill would ban “bath salt” drug
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a bill that would expand the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to ban
Read MoreCounty sales tax uses expanded
Counties may use revenues derived from a county option sales tax for more public safety purposes under a bill passed
Read MoreTourism development board created
The state Department of Economic Development is required to establish a tourism development board under a bill passed May 18.
Read MoreBill to create tourism development board advanced
A bill that would establish a committee to promote travel and tourism in Nebraska cleared the first round of legislative
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