Redistricting plans clear second round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Sept. 28 to a package of redistricting proposals, including those that would redraw boundaries for Nebraska’s congressional and legislative districts.
Read MoreLawmakers gave second-round approval Sept. 28 to a package of redistricting proposals, including those that would redraw boundaries for Nebraska’s congressional and legislative districts.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Sept. 24 to proposals that would modify Nebraska’s congressional and legislative districts to reflect population changes.
Read MoreA proposed congressional redistricting plan that would split Douglas County between the 1st and 2nd Congressional districts did not advance from general file Sept. 17 after a failed cloture motion.
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 MoreConcealed carry regulation and open meetings law were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee advanced bills this session that cut Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate and will exempt military retirement pay and a percentage of Social Security income from state income tax.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees May 26.
Read MoreA bill that updates several concealed carry provisions and the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act passed May 21.
Read MoreA bill introduced to allow county-level concealed carry regulation in Nebraska was narrowed and advanced from general file May 12.
Read MoreNebraska voters could choose to replace property, income, sales, inheritance and estate taxes with a state consumption tax under a proposed constitutional amendment debated by lawmakers May 5.
Read MoreA legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.
Read MoreIndividuals awaiting trial for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs could enroll in an alternative diversion program under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 27.
Read MoreAfter two days of discussion, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 27 to a bill that includes several tax-related proposals, including a cut to Nebraska’s top corporate income tax rate.
Read MoreNebraska home-school students are eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary educational institutions under a bill approved by lawmakers April 15.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.
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