Wage theft, pay stub bill approved
A bill intended to provide protections and remedies for victims of wage theft received final approval March 27. LB560, introduced
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Sen. Heath Mello
Measure to speed subcontractor payments advanced
A bill to hasten payments to builders and their subcontractors advanced from general file March 25. Introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreShort-time compensation plan advanced
Employers could avoid permanent layoffs under a bill advanced from general file March 24. LB559, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath
Read MoreZoning notification changes advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would change requirements for municipalities providing notice to neighborhood associations
Read MoreOmnibus retirement bill advanced
A bill that would require certain political subdivisions to file an annual retirement plan report was amended March 20 to
Read MoreReactivation of enterprise zones advances
Senators gave first-round approval March 20 to a bill that would reactivate and modernize an economic development program in Nebraska.
Read MoreGovernment procurement transparency bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 20 that adopts the Transparency in Procurement Act. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, LB371
Read MoreBudget package clears second round
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 19 to four bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment package. The committee offered an
Read MoreEconomic development changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a bill that would make changes to two Nebraska economic development programs. LB1114,
Read MoreBudget package clears first round
Following two days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee budget adjustment
Read MoreWage theft, pay stub bill advances
A bill intended to provide protections and remedies for victims of wage theft advanced from general file March 6. As
Read MoreDHHS budgeting, strategic planning bill advanced
A bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to include strategic plans in its
Read MoreWaste spill penalty increase approved
Senators gave final approval Feb. 7 to a bill that increases penalties for drivers who spill livestock excrement on highways
Read MoreFinancial assistance proposed for municipal infrastructure projects
Municipalities could apply for financial assistance to address federally mandated infrastructure projects under a bill considered by the Revenue Committee
Read MoreZoning penalties amended into waste spill bill, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file Jan. 30 that would increase penalties for drivers who spill livestock excrement on
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