Rural-based broadband funding plan amended, advanced
A bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.
Read MoreA bill meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers was advanced from select file April 14.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill March 31 meant to give rural customers more input on their broadband carriers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 30 to a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 29 to a bill that would impose new requirements on individuals seeking certain armed services license plates.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would prohibit the use of treated seed in ethanol production under certain circumstances.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard two proposals March 3 to increase flexibility in Nebraska’s concealed handgun permit renewal process.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would require most prescription drug prescribers and dispensers to register with the state’s prescription drug monitoring program.
Read MoreNebraska ethanol plants could not use treated seed corn as a fuel stock under a bill heard Feb. 3 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreDisabled veterans would be exempt from motor vehicle taxes under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 2.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
Read MoreSenators gathered at the State Capitol Jan. 6 to open the first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreLawmakers addressed a crisis at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, made several changes to licensure requirements for health care professionals and revised laws governing public benefits.
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee this session considered measures to create a statewide flood mitigation plan, prohibit cities from banning single-use plastics and allow certain landowners to apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season.
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