City-owned mid-sized electric facilities considered as separate air polluters
Mid-sized electric generation facilities owned by municipalities are considered separate air pollution emitters under a bill passed on final reading
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State energy conservation program suspended
The Low-Income Home Energy Conservation Act will be suspended for three years and expire five years later under a bill
Read MoreElection procedures changed
Senators gave final approval April 20 to a bill that changes several election procedures and requirements. LB499, introduced by Bellevue
Read MoreSenators pass state aid to schools
Senators gave final approval April 20 to a bill that would revise the state aid formula for K-12 education, resulting
Read MoreMinor assault victims can give consent for treatment
Senators passed a bill April 20 that changes provisions for minors who are victims of sexual or domestic assault. Under
Read MoreCommercial site development bill approved
Senators gave final approval April 20 to a bill intended to facilitate development of industrial sites and buildings in Nebraska.
Read MoreLiquor control changes pass
Senators passed a bill April 20 that makes several changes to Nebraska’s Liquor Control Act. LB407, introduced by Wilber Sen.
Read MoreSavings promotion bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to a bill that allows Nebraska credit unions to conduct a savings promotion raffle.
Read MoreBill diverting sales tax revenues to roads projects reduced, advanced
After extended debate, senators invoked cloture April 20 to cease further discussion on a roads funding bill. The proposal was
Read MoreHealth care peer review bill passes
A bill that addresses confidentiality in the health care peer review process received final approval April 20. LB431, introduced by
Read MoreGreater flexibility for public audits approved
Certain audits currently required to be performed annually or biennially will be performed when the state auditor deems them necessary
Read MoreBeer industry exception repealed
Senators repealed an exception April 20 that allowed a Nebraska beer manufacturer also to own a beer distributorship. LB279, introduced
Read MoreSurplus lines insurance provisions updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 20 to a bill that bring Nebraska’s Surplus Lines Insurance Act into compliance with federal
Read MoreBill would allow larger voting precincts
Voting precincts could serve a greater number of voters under a bill debated on general file April 18. LB449, among
Read MoreConstitutional amendment to preserve fishing, hunting could go before voters
Nebraska voters would have an opportunity to vote on a constitutional amendment to protect fishing and hunting rights under a
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