Bills introduced Jan. 10
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introducing new bills. Among the measures introduced were: LB211, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Abbie
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Bills introduced Jan. 7
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 7 to continue introducing new bills. Among the measures introduced were: LB142, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott
Read MoreBill introduction begins
Lawmakers reconvened Jan. 6 to begin introducing new bills. Among the measures introduced were: LB21, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Beau
Read MoreNew session brings budget issues, tough decisions
The 102nd Nebraska Legislature convened at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 5 for its 90-day session. Senators elected members of the body
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The Unicameral Update has moved to its new home at update.legislature.ne.gov. Please update your Web bookmarks to reflect this transition.
Read MoreOil pipeline safety analyzed
Safety precautions, soil erosion and the Ogallala Aquifer were concerns discussed at a Dec. 1 Natural Resources Committee hearing on
Read MoreProgress of youth services reform discussed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Nov. 30 on the progress of efforts to reform the state’s child
Read MoreSenators examine impact of prenatal care changes
Lawmakers heard testimony Nov. 19 on the impact of a recent change in Nebraska’s Medicaid coverage of prenatal care. In
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board reduces revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Board met Oct. 29 to revise its forecast for the current fiscal year and adopt projections
Read MorePossible liquor law changes discussed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Oct. 15 on possible changes to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act. LR528, introduced by
Read MoreState standard for honey discussed
The state’s honeybee industry was the focus of an Agriculture Committee hearing in Grand Island Aug. 27. LR426, introduced by
Read MoreEconomic development incentives for cities studied
Members of the Urban Affairs Committee assembled Sept. 3 for a hearing on the economic development incentives available to municipalities.
Read MoreSenators assess youth services reform
A joint hearing of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Children’s Behavioral Health Oversight Committee heard testimony Aug.
Read MoreCommittee examines DHHS decision to discontinue contracts with out-of-state providers
A recent decision by the state Department of Health and Human Services not to extend contracts with two out-of-state providers
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
The Appropriations Committee spent the 2010 session looking for ways to reduce the state’s budget for fiscal years 2009-11. Adjustments
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