Day five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read MoreSenators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee advanced bills this session authorizing the cultivation and processing of hemp, expanding legal protections for agricultural producers and allowing for cottage food sales from a private home.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreSenators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read MoreA bill that authorizes investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was passed by the Legislature May 2.
Read MoreA bill that would require owners to remove a wind turbine’s concrete foundation after decommissioning stalled on first-round debate April 23.
Read MoreA bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
Read MoreA bill that would expand legal protections for agricultural producers under Nebraska’s 1982 Right to Farm Act cleared the first round of debate April 10 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreA 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read MoreLocal school boards could authorize teachers and school employees to carry concealed weapons on school property under a bill discussed Feb. 28 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would prevent telemarketers from knowingly manipulating caller ID information.
Read MoreThe Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a resolution to call for a convention of the states, authorized under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 16 to introduce new bills.
Among the 66 measures introduced were:
LB313, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System with oversight over regional centers;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 84 measures introduced were:
LB144, sponsored by Venango Sen. Dan Hughes, which would provide for voter approval of nonpartisan nomination and partisan election of county officers;
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