Omnibus retirement bill approved
Senators passed the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee’s omnibus bill April 8. Introduced by the committee on behalf of the Nebraska
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Sen. Russ Karpisek
Bill would remove beer industry exception
Senators gave first-round approval April 5 to a bill that would remove an exception that allows a beer manufacturer also
Read MoreLiquor control changes advance
Senators amended and advanced a bill March 23 that makes several changes to Nebraska’s Liquor Control Act. LB407, introduced by
Read MoreOmnibus retirement bill advanced
Senators amended and advanced the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee’s omnibus bill March 22. Introduced by the committee on behalf of
Read MoreNew economic development revenue sources approved
Senators gave final approval March 10 to a bill that gives cities more revenue sources to fund economic development projects.
Read MoreAlcohol permitted in charter vehicles
A bill allowing limousine and private bus passengers to consume alcohol passed March 10. Under LB281, introduced by Wilber Sen.
Read MoreDUI charge could include controlled substances
The presence of illegal drugs and controlled substances in a driver’s blood or other bodily fluids would constitute driving under
Read MoreEconomic development bill amended, advanced
Senators gave second-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that would give cities more revenue sources to fund economic development
Read MoreHandgun application fees could increase
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would increase fees for obtaining a handgun. LB658, introduced
Read MoreCuts to preservation fund proposed
The Nebraska Cultural Preservation Endowment Fund would receive half the general fund transfers currently intended for it under a bill
Read MoreBill expanding revenue sources for local economic development projects advances
Cities could use more revenue sources to fund economic development projects under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 22.
Read MoreAlcohol could be permitted in charter vehicles
A bill that would allow limousine and private bus passengers to consume alcohol advanced from general file Feb. 17. Under
Read MoreManual recount bill bracketed
A bill bracketed on general file Feb. 17 would have allowed candidates for public office who fail to garner enough
Read MoreMotor vehicle tax for 14- to 20-year-old vehicles considered
Owners of older vehicles would be subject to the state motor vehicle tax under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreFund to support horse racing considered
The state would create a fund to support live horse racing under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee
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