Campaign rule violators may be charged hearing costs
Violators of Nebraska’s campaign accountability laws may be ordered to pay hearing costs in contested cases under a bill passed
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Change to keno operation advanced
A bill that would permit players to access keno tickets from a machine was amended and advanced from general file
Read MoreLabor commission reforms advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 4 to a proposal that would make changes to the Nebraska Commission on Industrial Relations
Read MoreStriking public safety officers with bodily fluids could be assault
Senators advanced a bill May 4 that would create a crime of assault with a bodily fluid against a public
Read MoreRepeal of campaign finance law discussed
Lawmakers began discussion May 3 on a bill that would repeal Nebraska’s Campaign Finance Limitation Act (CFLA) and amend the
Read MoreGovernor vetoes funding sources for schools’ energy efficiency projects
On May 4, the governor vetoed a bill passed by the Legislature that would expand an existing authority of school
Read MoreJuvenile truancy provisions revised
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that revises juvenile truancy and excessive absenteeism policies and practices. LB463,
Read MoreChild enticement penalties pass
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that updates the state’s criminal child enticement law. LB665, introduced by
Read MoreOne-year limitation imposed on post-conviction relief
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that imposes a one-year limitation on motions for post-conviction relief in
Read MoreDivorce provisions for support liens and military families advanced
Senators advanced a bill May 4 related to support liens and military families in divorce cases. LB673, introduced by Norfolk
Read MoreWind and renewable energy tax clarifications pass
Wind energy taxation and renewable energy tax credits are revised under a bill passed on final reading May 5. LB360,
Read MoreTERC membership reduced, single-commissioner hearings authorized
A bill that reduces the membership of the Tax Equalization and Review Commission (TERC), authorizes single-commissioner hearings and establishes a
Read MorePortable electronics insurance bill approved
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that requires vendors of cell phones and other portable electronic devices
Read MoreElection bill approved
Senators gave final approval May 5 to a bill that makes a number of changes to Nebraska election law. LB449,
Read MorePenalty for obstruction of a driver’s view reduced to traffic infraction
Placing or hanging objects in a vehicle that obstruct or interfere with the view of the operator is a lesser
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