Bill to implement constitutional changes regarding revenue bonds advances
A bill that would implement the provisions of a recently approved constitutional amendment regarding revenue bonds advanced from general file
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Prescription drug monitoring bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 22 that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services
Read MoreAdoptions could require testing for fetal alcohol disorders
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 17 on a bill that would require testing for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. LB324,
Read MoreAquatic invasive species management program proposed
The state would create a program to control aquatic invasive species under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee
Read MoreSingle-commissioner TERC hearings proposed
Taxpayers who believe a parcel of land is valued incorrectly by their county board of equalization could receive a single-commissioner
Read MoreElective abortions would not be covered under state health insurance exchanges
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on two bills that would opt out of allowing health
Read MoreBill would enable schools to allow guns
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill that would allow possession of firearms in schools. LB516, introduced
Read MoreEducation cuts advance, multicultural programs retained
A bill was advanced from general file Feb. 16 that contained recommendations prepared by the Education Committee in anticipation of
Read MoreAlcohol could be permitted in charter vehicles
A bill that would allow limousine and private bus passengers to consume alcohol advanced from general file Feb. 17. Under
Read MoreBill seeks transparency in state legal contracts
The Executive Board held a hearing Feb. 17 on a measure that would adopt the Private Attorney Retention Sunshine Act.
Read MoreExtension of legislative oversight committees proposed
Members of the Legislature’s Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 17 on resolutions that would continue the work of two select
Read MoreManual recount bill bracketed
A bill bracketed on general file Feb. 17 would have allowed candidates for public office who fail to garner enough
Read MoreNomination petition signature requirements could change
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 17 that would change nomination petition signature requirements for certain offices. Under
Read MoreHamilton/Merrick county border could be set by GPS
The dividing line between Hamilton and Merrick counties would no longer conform to the Platte River under a bill advanced
Read MoreBill would prohibit write-in campaigns for members of political parties
Bill would prohibit write-in campaigns for members of political parties Members of political parties could not launch write-in campaigns under
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