Session Review: Education
While much of the education policy focus in 2011 was on state aid to schools, senators also passed legislation requiring
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Business innovation, job training and workers’ compensation issues were some of the business and labor concerns addressed this session. One
Read MoreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Lawmakers considered a variety of uses this session related to the provision of health and human services in Nebraska, including
Read MoreSession Review: Redistricting
Lawmakers completed their redistricting work this session, setting new governmental boundaries to reflect population changes throughout the state. The Legislature
Read MoreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
The most prominent transportation-related bill passed this session commits 0.25 cents of the state’s 5.5-cent sales tax to roads projects,
Read MoreSession Review: Natural Resources
Water funding, oil pipelines and park fees were among the issues tackled by the Natural Resources Committee in 2011. Environmental
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement
Senators made several changes to the state’s retirement systems this session. Among the changes were increases in retirement plan contribution
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law was the dominant government issue addressed by lawmakers this session. Senators passed measures addressing nominations, petition drives, campaign
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Measures relating to revenue bonds and building codes topped the list of issues heard by the Urban Affairs Committee and
Read MoreSession Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered changes to gaming regulations and passed a variety of measures this session addressing the state’s liquor laws. Senators
Read MoreSession Review: Executive Board
A proposal that requires state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame was approved by the
Read MoreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance and commerce priorities addressed by lawmakers this session included insurance coverage for abortions, economic development proposals and regulation. Senators
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
After starting the calendar year with a $987 million budget shortfall, lawmakers balanced the budget in large part due to
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee addressed a number of issues during the 2011 session, including fencing law, a brand inspection surcharge, the
Read MoreLegislature adjourns sine die
The 102nd Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die May 26, 2011. Senators adjourned on the 87th day of the scheduled
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