Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read MoreThe Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on two bills proposing alternative penalties for certain driving under the influence offenses.
Read MoreThe surviving spouse of a deceased Nebraska retirement system member would be considered the default beneficiary under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill that would require political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
Read MoreYoung adults, low-income earners and those associated with the military would not have to pay certain occupational licensing fees under a bill considered Feb. 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve the quality of Nebraska’s workforce.
Read MoreA bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 1 would expand protections to student journalists.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill meant to tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska.
Read MoreA task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 29 by the Agriculture Committee.
Read MorePolitical subdivisions such as counties and schools would be required to hold a public hearing and vote before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases under a bill heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreLaw enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreAmong the issues addressed by lawmakers this session were changes to election law, state administrative procedures and occupational regulations.
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