New minimum energy standard established
Lawmakers adopted a new minimum energy standard for the state April 8. LB329, introduced by Omaha Sen. Tanya Cook, adopts
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New state building code approved
Lawmakers approved a bill April 8 that adopts the 2009 version of the International Residential Code as the state building
Read MoreState benefits for noncitizens eliminated
State benefits for some noncitizen permanent residents were eliminated by a bill passed April 8. LB465, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreBill to protect public utilities approved
Senators gave final approval April 8 to a bill intended to protect sensitive public utility information. Under LB230, introduced by
Read MoreLawmakers approve meth prevention bill
A statewide electronic tracking system will be implemented for purchases of methamphetamine precursor chemicals at the point of sale under
Read MoreDefense of temporary insanity from intoxication ends
Lawmakers passed a bill April 8 that eliminates the defense of temporary insanity for crimes committed while the offender is
Read MoreBoating safety education phased in
Boating safety education courses will be required for more boaters under a bill passed by the Legislature April 8. Current
Read MoreTime frame requirement for state agency regulations clears first round
A proposal that would require state agencies to promulgate rules and regulations within a specific time frame advanced from general
Read MoreSchool’s state aid funding formula advances
Senators advanced a bill April 6 that would revise the state aid formula for K-12 education, resulting in a decrease
Read MoreRedevelopment bond repayment bill advanced
A bill intended to make the repayment time frame of a redevelopment bond more closely reflect the life of a
Read MoreSales tax turnback for sewer projects advanced
After extensive debate this week, lawmakers narrowly advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would offer state assistance
Read MoreFoster care changes advance
Senators gave first-round approval April 7 to a bill that would make several changes to the Nebraska foster care system.
Read MoreSenators advance state aid to schools
Senators advanced a bill April 6 that would revise the state aid formula for K-12 education, resulting in a decrease
Read MoreAssistance for combined sewer overflow projects debated
Municipalities undergoing select sewer improvements could apply for state assistance under a bill debated on general file April 5-6. LB682,
Read MoreSex offender registry requirements reconsidered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony April 5 on two amendments to a bill that would revise the current sex offender
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