A bill that would grant Nebraska’s attorney general increased powers to prosecute businesses and business owners for deceptive or unfair trade practices earned first-round approval from senators March 21.
Read MoreA bill that would loosen regulations for Nebraska private, parochial, denominational, group or home-based schools that choose not to meet accreditation requirements was advanced to select file March 20. Such schools commonly are referred to as “exempt.”
Read MorePartially disabled veterans could qualify for a homestead exemption under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
Read MoreNebraska farmers could receive incentives for reducing their synthetic, commercial fertilizer use and incorporating innovative technology into their farming practices under a bill advanced to select file March 20.
Read MoreAn annual banking cleanup bill was amended to become an omnibus measure and given first-round approval March 20.
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Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a measure that would more quickly restore voting rights for felons in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreShort-term housing and supportive medical services will be available for eligible adults experiencing homelessness under a bill approved by lawmakers March 21.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase Medicaid payments to Nebraska hospitals by accessing federal matching funds through an assessment program was approved by lawmakers March 21.
Read MoreLawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
Read MoreA new working group would award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a proposal that advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
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After three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill March 18 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
Read MoreA bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
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