Session Review: Revenue
Revenue bills regarding convention centers, sales tax incentives and grants to combat alcohol problems at Whiteclay were passed by the
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Session Review: Judiciary
Senators addressed a variety of judiciary issues this session. Among the measures passed were bills concerning abortions, juvenile justice reform
Read MoreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Legislation considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session effects changes to the rules of the road, law enforcement,
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The Health and Human Services Committee considered a variety of issues this session regarding the provision of health and human
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Senators passed education legislation addressing a range of issues from teacher performance pay to community college funding. LB1014, sponsored by
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Issues relating to workers’ compensation, employee classification and unemployment benefit funds topped business and labor concerns this session. LB780, introduced
Read MoreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Lawmakers dealt with a variety of issues this session related to government, military and veterans affairs. Among the approved proposals
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The Natural Resources Committee considered legislation that will help harness the energy potential of wind, control the deer population and
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Changes to the Nebraska Liquor Control Act were the focus of the General Affairs Committee this session. LB861, introduced by
Read MoreSession Review: Agriculture
Licenses for cropdusters, grants for electronic scanners at farmers’ markets, clarifications to division fence statutes and changes to livestock laws
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Real estate regulation and property appraisal topped the list of issues considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this
Read MoreSession Review: Urban Affairs
Lawmakers approved two ballot measures this session seeking to amend the state constitution. LR295CA, introduced by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill, will
Read MoreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made several changes to provisions of the state’s retirement systems this session. LB950, introduced by Louisville Sen. Dave Pankonin at
Read More101st Legislature adjourns sine die
The 101st Legislature, second session, adjourned sine die April 14. In even-numbered years, lawmakers convene for 60 legislative days. Senators
Read MoreBill establishes entrepreneurship task force
Lawmakers gave final approval April 8 to a bill that establishes a task force designed to bring high-wage employment to
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