Law enforcement reciprocity program advances
A bill intended to streamline the reciprocity process for law enforcement officers to become certified in Nebraska advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Read MoreA bill intended to streamline the reciprocity process for law enforcement officers to become certified in Nebraska advanced from general file Feb. 25.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard several proposals Feb. 17 that would use federal pandemic relief dollars to fund a variety of University of Nebraska projects.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two proposals intended to address Nebraska’s teacher shortage.
Read MoreAn amended resolution to authorize Nebraska to participate in a convention of the states advanced from select file Jan. 20.
Read MoreA proposal to cut inheritance tax rates and increase exemption amounts advanced to the final round of debate Jan. 20 after lawmakers amended it to ensure step relatives receive the same inheritance tax treatment as beneficiaries who are blood relatives.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 5 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreMeasures to create a school safety reporting system, establish a statewide farm-to-school program and require schools to create health plans for students with seizure disorders were among the proposals advanced by the Education Committee this session.
Read MoreSenators expanded state benefits for low-income Nebraskans, reformed youth rehabilitation and treatment centers and addressed a variety of licensure issues this session.
Read MorePolice accountability, criminal justice reform and tenant housing security were among the measures considered by members of the Judiciary Committee this session.
Read MoreMore Nebraskans are eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill passed May 19.
Read MoreA bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
Read MoreA commission would conduct an in-depth review of Nebraska public elementary and secondary school financing under a bill advanced from general file May 6.
Read MoreIndividuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence can avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill passed by the Legislature April 29.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 29 that makes several changes to existing landlord and tenant law.
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