The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill intended to simplify the process for removing a voter’s signature from an election petition or referendum.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on two measures intended to increase housing density in Nebraska cities.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that seeks to provide financial assistance to small, locally owned grocery stores.
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A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was considered by the Education Committee Jan. 30.
Read MoreSenators broadened an occupational licensure bill to add creation of a professional registry for interior designers before giving the measure second-round approval Jan. 30.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program.
Read MoreIndividuals who have undergone a forensic examination following a reported sexual assault could request that law enforcement preserve that forensic
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Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs, and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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An attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
Read MoreNebraskans could claim a state income tax credit for certain expenses they incur when caring for a family member under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a proposal intended to incentivize Nebraska businesses to invest in new equipment and technology.
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Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a bill that would prevent certain statements made by juvenile defendants from being used against them in other proceedings.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony on two proposals Jan. 25 that would prohibit homeowners associations from restricting the installation of solar panels or the placement of political signs on homeowner property.
Read MoreLaws governing the work of professional land surveyors in Nebraska would be overhauled by a bill advanced from general file Jan. 25.
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Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican delivered his State of the Judiciary address to senators Jan. 25.
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