Cigarette regulations pass
Regulations intended to keep the state in compliance with an agreement with tobacco manufacturers were approved May 23. LB590, introduced
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Court provisions revised
Senators passed a bill May 23 that revises state and county court provisions. LB669, introduced by Norfolk Sen. Mike Flood,
Read MoreRemotely administered chemical abortions banned
Senators passed a bill May 23 that prohibits chemical abortions from being administered from remote satellite locations. LB521, introduced by
Read MoreLabor commission compromise reached
Lawmakers amended and advanced a proposal May 20 that would make changes to the Nebraska Commission on Industrial Relations (CIR),
Read MoreCongressional, legislative redistricting plans advance
Senators continued their redistricting work by amending and advancing two bills May 19 that would redraw the state’s congressional and
Read MorePenalties increased for driving under the influence
Senators passed a bill May 20 that revises penalties for drinking and driving under the influence and the duty to
Read MoreKeno procedures changed
Keno players may access keno tickets directly from a machine rather than relying on an attendant under a bill passed
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 MoreSupreme Court redistricting bill passed
Senators gave final approval May 20 to the first of six redistricting proposals. LB699, introduced by the Redistricting Committee, redraws
Read MoreParental consent for minors’ abortions advanced
A bill that would amend parental notification requirements related to abortion was advanced from general file May 18. LB690, introduced
Read MorePipeline safety bill amended to guarantee land restoration
A bill that would have held pipeline companies liable for oil leaks and required proof of financial responsibility was amended
Read MoreRevised court provisions advance
Senators gave second-round approval May 18 to a bill that would revise state and county court provisions. LB669, introduced by
Read MoreState highway encroachment provisions pass
Senators passed a bill May 19 pertaining to the use of state highways and right-of-ways for special events. LB589, introduced
Read MoreLong-Term Savings Plan repeal dropped for NRD property tax authority
A bill to eliminate the state’s Long-Term Savings Plan was scrapped May 18 in favor of a proposal to extend
Read MoreTime frame requirement for state agency regulations approved
A proposal that requires state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame received final legislative approval
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