Lawmakers approve travel surcharge for brand inspections
The Nebraska Brand Committee may implement a surcharge to cover travel costs associated with brand inspections under a bill passed
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State meat and poultry inspection study passes
The state Department of Agriculture will research the feasibility of a meat and poultry inspection program under a bill approved
Read MoreLawmakers approve bill to increase state park permit fees
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is authorized to increase its annual park entry permit fees under a bill approved
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Court could be relocated
Senators advanced a bill May 3 that would remove a requirement that the Workers’ Compensation Court maintain offices in the
Read MoreInsurance coverage limits for abortions advanced
Senators gave second-round approval May 3 to a bill that would limit health insurance coverage for abortions in Nebraska. The
Read MoreState claims bill advanced
Claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file May 3. If a person sues
Read MoreState budget advanced from second round
A state budget that would appropriate $7.1 billion of general funds during the next biennium advanced from select file May
Read MoreVeto sustained on child lead testing bill
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would require lead testing of children failed May 3.
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Smith gets straight to business
Even though he recently retired from Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Papillion Sen. Jim Smith has not had much time to enjoy retirement. In fact, he said operating his small business is what he considers to be his hobby — although he said he does like to golf once in awhile.
Read MoreIndividual income tax revenues push forecasting projections upward
Greater expectations of individual income tax revenues by the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board resulted in a higher forecast April
Read MoreState highway encroachment provisions advance
Senators advanced a bill April 27 pertaining to the use of state highways and right-of-ways for special events. Current law
Read MoreSenators override veto of nursing home provider assessment
Lawmakers voted April 28 to override the governor’s veto of a bill that institutes a provider assessment on nursing home
Read MoreJuvenile truancy provisions revised, advanced
Senators gave second-round approval April 27 to a bill that would revise juvenile truancy and excessive absenteeism policies and practices.
Read MoreSchool bonds will fund energy efficiency projects
Senators passed a bill April 28 that expands an existing authority of school districts to levy property taxes and issue
Read MoreGovernor vetoes blood lead level testing bill for children
A lead testing bill passed by the Legislature April 20 that would require the testing of children attending public and
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