Supreme Court redistricting bill amended, advanced
Senators advanced from select file May 17 the first of six redistricting bills that lawmakers will consider this session. LB699,
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Judges could have more authority over juvenile probation terms
Senators advanced a bill from general file May 17 that would give the Juvenile Court more authority over a juvenile’s
Read MoreSenators override veto, state park permit fees increased
Lawmakers overrode a veto administered by the governor on a bill that authorizes the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to
Read MorePublic gives input on redistricting proposals
The Redistricting Committee heard testimony May 13 on five proposals that would draw new district boundaries for the state. The
Read MoreSupreme Court redistricting bill clears first round
Senators advanced from general file May 12 the first of six redistricting bills that lawmakers will consider this session. LB699,
Read MoreRemotely administered chemical abortions could be banned
Senators advanced a bill May 10 that would prohibit chemical abortions from being administered from remote satellite locations. LB521, introduced
Read MoreDrunken driving provisions could be revised
Senators advanced a bill May 10 that would revise provisions related to driving under the influence (DUI). Norfolk Sen. Mike
Read MoreBusiness incentives removed from bill permitting contracts with tax services
The state Department of Revenue would be permitted to enter into contracts with businesses that identify uncollected revenue under a
Read MoreTime frame requirement for state agency regulations amended, advanced
A proposal that would require state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame advanced from select
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Court relocation bill amended, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file May 12 that would remove a requirement that the Workers’ Compensation Court maintain
Read MoreCultural history added to adoption records
Lawmakers passed a bill May 11 that adds a child’s cultural history to the information included in an adoption record.
Read MoreInsurance coverage limits for abortions approved
Senators gave final approval May 12 to a bill that limits health insurance coverage for abortions in Nebraska. The federal
Read MoreBill continues support of wine and grape industry
Out-of-state liquor shipping application fees will continue to be directed to the state’s Winery and Grape Producers Promotion fund under
Read MoreVeto sustained on funding school energy efficiency projects
An attempt to override a governor’s veto failed May 11 on a bill that would expand an existing authority of
Read MoreEnhanced disease and immunization monitoring approved
Senators gave final approval May 12 to a bill meant to improve the sharing of electronic health information in Nebraska.
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