Election bill amended to prohibit party candidates from sitting out primaries
A political party member seeking election to a partisan office could not sit out the primary election and mount a
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Compact to remove educational barriers for military children advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 21 that would ease the transition of moving to the state for children whose parents
Read MoreOne-year limitation on post-conviction relief advanced
Senators advanced a bill April 21 that would impose a one-year limitation to bring a motion for post-conviction relief in
Read MoreBill seeks use of job training fund for internships
A bill that would allow certain companies to apply for job training grants to hire college students for paid internships
Read MoreCivic education requirements passed
Senators passed a bill April 20 that adds requirements to high school civic education curricula. LB544, introduced by Boys Town
Read MoreBill would clarify wind turbine taxes
Wind turbine sites could not use credits for real property taxes paid to reduce their nameplate capacity tax liability under
Read MoreBill clarifying motor vehicle manufacturer/dealer agreements passes
Lawmakers passed a bill April 20 affecting agreements between motor vehicle manufacturers and dealers. LB477, introduced by Valentine Sen. Deb
Read MoreMental health records accessible in firearm purchases
Senators passed a bill April 20 that makes mental health records accessible when conducting background checks for firearm purchases. LB512,
Read MoreBlood lead level testing required for all students
A lead testing bill was passed April 20 that requires testing of children attending public and parochial schools. LB204, introduced
Read MoreAllowance provisions change for focus and magnet schools and programs
Senators passed a bill April 20 that allows multiple-member school districts to collaborate on focus and magnet schools and programs.
Read MoreBill to eliminate PSC railroad inspection program fails
The state Public Service Commission will continue conducting a railroad inspection program after a bill failed to garner the requisite
Read MorePSC motor carrier exemptions for HHS service contractors approved
Three new exemptions from Public Service Commission (PSC) motor carrier regulations were approved under a bill passed 46-0 on final
Read MoreMatch requirements, limitations and uses relaxed for civic center fund
A retooled Local, Civic, Cultural and Convention Center Financing Fund will provide larger grants with reduced local match requirements under
Read MoreNursing home provider assessment approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to a bill that institutes a provider assessment on Nebraska nursing facilities. LB600, introduced
Read MoreBill changing oversized vehicle permits passes
Permits authorizing overweight and oversized loads and tows will be expanded by a bill passed on final reading April 20.
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