Bill would authorize operation of low-speed vehicles on state roads
Low-speed vehicles could operate on state roads under a bill advanced from general file April 18. LB289, introduced by Omaha
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Portable electronics insurance bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval April 18 to a bill that would require vendors of cell phones and other portable electronic
Read MoreLower child care reimbursement rates advance
Nebraska child care reimbursement rates would be lowered under a bill given first-round approval April 18. Under LB464, introduced by
Read MoreIncreased school, state patrol retirement contributions advance
Employee contribution rates for the school employee, Class V school employee and state patrol retirement plans would increase under a
Read MoreChild enticement penalties advance
Senators advanced a bill April 18 that would change provisions of the state’s criminal child enticement law. LB665, introduced by
Read MoreElectioneering reporting bill stalls
A bill that would require reporting of electioneering activity under the Nebraska Accountability and Disclosure Act failed to advance from
Read MoreVehicle donations expanded to veterans, advanced
Political subdivisions would be allowed to donate certain motor vehicles to charitable organizations under a bill given second-round approval April
Read MoreCommercial site development bill amended, advanced
Senators expanded and gave second-round approval April 14 to a bill intended to facilitate development of industrial sites and buildings
Read MoreLabor dispute reforms considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony April 13 on a proposed amendment that would make changes to the Nebraska
Read MoreBlood lead level testing proposed for all students
A lead testing bill was expanded April 12 to require testing of children attending both parochial and public schools. LB204,
Read MoreEthanol labeling bill postponed
A bill that would eliminate a requirement to label pumps containing ethanol gasoline was laid over April 13. Current law
Read MoreGrants awarded by civic center fund could increase
The maximum grants awarded by the Local Civic, Cultural and Convention Center Financing Fund could increase under a bill advanced
Read MoreBill amended to allow guns for private security at schools
Senators amended a firearms records bill April 12 to allow contracted school security officers to carry firearms. LB512, introduced by
Read MoreCriteria added to water projects funding proposal
Reports detailing the efficacy of water projects would be required under an amendment adopted April 13 to a bill providing
Read MoreTowing bill amended into proposal to extend oversized vehicle permits
A bill expanding current law permitting overlength and overweight tows was amended into a related bill on select file April
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