Community correction changes pass
Senators passed a bill May 26 related to community corrections. Omaha Sen. Brad Ashford introduced LB390, a bill containing new
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Parental consent for minors’ abortions approved
A minor must obtain parental consent before having an abortion under a bill passed by the Legislature May 26. LB690,
Read MoreCongressional redistricting bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 26 that sets new boundaries for the state’s three congressional districts. LB704, introduced by the
Read MoreLegislative redistricting proposal passes
Senators gave final approval May 26 to a bill that sets new boundaries for the state’s 49 single-member legislative districts.
Read MoreLand restoration requirement for interstate oil pipelines passes
Pipeline companies are responsible for restoring land disturbed during the construction or operation of an interstate oil pipeline under a
Read MoreVeto sustained on healthful food financing program
The governor’s veto of a bill that would have provided a financing program to improve access to healthful foods in
Read MoreAttempt to override horse racing veto fails
Senators declined May 25 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have clarified State Racing Commission members’
Read MoreLabor commission reforms passed
Lawmakers gave final approval May 25 to a bill that makes changes to the Nebraska Commission on Industrial Relations (CIR),
Read MoreEducation, PSC redistricting bills approved
Senators gave final approval to three redistricting bills May 25 that draw new district boundaries for the Public Service Commission,
Read MoreLawmakers pass NRD property tax extension and SID bond provision
Select natural resources districts will have more time to levy a special property tax under a bill passed by the
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 MoreDUI-related provisions revised
Senators passed a bill May 24 that revises provisions related to driving under the influence (DUI). LB667, introduced by Norfolk
Read MoreMedical fees for workers’ compensation revised
Senators passed a bill May 24 that changes medical fee schedules for workers’ compensation. LB152, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve
Read MoreRevenue identification contracts approved
The state Department of Revenue is authorized to contract with businesses to identify uncollected revenue under a bill passed by
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