Enhanced penalties proposed for uninsured drivers
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would enhance penalties for uninsured drivers. LB803,
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Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh
Teachers could see increased evaluation
School administrators would be required to spend more time evaluating teacher performance under a bill discussed by the Education Committee
Read MoreBill would prevent frivolous lawsuits from inmates
Inmates would be prevented from filing frivolous lawsuits at public expense under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Jan.
Read MoreStructural changes proposed to local boards of education
The structure and compensation of local boards of education was the focus of a Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Read MoreNew airport hazard-area dimensions advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 17 to a bill that would change definitions in the state’s Airport Zoning Act dealing
Read MoreCongressional redistricting plan amended, advanced
Senators amended and re-advanced a bill that would redraw boundary lines for the state’s three congressional districts May 24. As
Read MoreCampaign finance changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 that makes changes to the state’s campaign finance laws. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Scott
Read MoreCampaign finance compromise advances
Lawmakers rejected a bid to repeal Nebraska’s Campaign Finance Limitation Act (CFLA) May 9, choosing instead to amend the state’s
Read MoreRepeal of campaign finance law discussed
Lawmakers began discussion May 3 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s Campaign Finance Limitation Act (CFLA) and amend the
Read MoreOne-year limitation imposed on post-conviction relief
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that imposes a one-year limitation on motions for post-conviction relief in
Read MoreOne-year limitation on post-conviction relief advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 21 that would impose a one-year limitation to bring a motion for post-conviction relief in
Read MoreRepeal of campaign finance law proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 16 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s Campaign Finance
Read MoreWorkers’ compensation benefits could exclude pre-existing conditions
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would limit employers’ liability for accidents primarily
Read MoreBills introduced Jan. 13
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introducing new bills. Among the measures introduced were: LB348, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott
Read MoreBills introduced Jan. 7
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introducing new bills. Among the measures introduced were: LB142, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott
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