Nomination petition signature requirements changed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 10 that changes nomination petition signature requirements for certain offices. Previously, an individual who wished
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Nonprofit revenue bond bill approved
A bill that implements the provisions of a recently approved constitutional amendment regarding revenue bonds was given final approval March
Read MoreState park permit fees could increase
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission’s annual park entry permit fees would increase under a bill advanced from general file
Read MoreBoating safety education bill advances
A requirement to complete a boating safety education course would be expanded by a bill advanced from general file March
Read MoreWheel taxes on out-of-town commuters eliminated
Municipal wheel taxes can be levied only on city residents due to a bill approved by the Legislature March 9.
Read MoreConcussion awareness measure advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that would establish a state policy on concussions for child athletes.
Read MoreVoters could require counties to mow ditches
Citizens could require counties to mow drainage ditches under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 8.
Read MoreDelinquent child support payment income provisions could change
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill regarding delinquent child support payments. LB341, introduced by
Read MoreBill providing angel investment tax credits advanced
Angel investors supporting high-tech small businesses in Nebraska would receive refundable income tax credits under a bill advanced from general
Read MoreResidential sprinkler bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 8 that would adopt the 2009 version of the International Residential Code
Read MoreTighter restrictions on employee monitoring proposed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would tighten restrictions on employers who electronically
Read MoreCollector car, specialty license plates considered
Two bills dealing with unique license plates were heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 7. LB216, introduced by
Read MoreBill would eliminate front license plates
Front license plates would no longer be required under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 7.
Read MoreExtension of legislative oversight committee approved
Senators voted March 7 to reauthorize legislative oversight of the Beatrice State Developmental Center (BSDC). LR47, sponsored by Omaha Sen.
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Schumacher puts creativity to work at Legislature
Sen. Paul Schumacher was interested in technology long before the commercial availability of the Internet. Before Microsoft began selling an operating system, Schumacher demonstrated a primitive instant messaging service at the 1978 Nebraska State Fair.
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