Structural 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
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Day nine of bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB1041, sponsored by Omaha
Read MoreBill would require increased educational accountability
The state Board of Education would establish an expanded accountability structure under a new bill discussed by the Education 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 MorePenalty for contraband in detention facilities advances
A bill that would create an offense for bringing prohibited items into a detention facility was advanced from general file
Read MoreSeiler appointed to represent District 33
Sen. Les Seiler of Hastings was sworn in Jan. 14 to represent legislative district 33. He is a senior partner at a Hastings law firm.
Read MoreBill would change ballot vacancy provisions
Provisions for filling a general election ballot vacancy would be harmonized under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 17. Omaha
Read MoreTwo-year city budget cycles proposed
First class cities in Nebraska would be authorized to change from an annual to a biennial budget process under a
Read MoreDay eight of bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB996, sponsored by Lexington
Read MoreBill would streamline tax certificate procedure
County treasurers would lose the ability to issue tax deeds without a public sale under a bill advanced to select
Read MoreDay seven of bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB969, sponsored by Norfolk
Read MoreBill would require MUD district elections
Metropolitan utilities districts (MUD) board members would be chosen by district elections under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 12.
Read MoreGovernor prioritizes tax relief
Saying tax relief for middle-class Nebraskans should be the state’s top priority, Gov. Dave Heineman delivered his annual State of
Read MoreBill would clarify DNA collection requirements
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 11 to a bill that would change provisions relating to the collection of DNA samples
Read MoreDay six of bill introduction
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills. Among the measures introduced were: • LB940, sponsored by Omaha
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