Government reform bill approved
Lawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
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Working group for county bridge match funds advanced
A new working group would award state matching funds to repair and replace county bridges under a proposal that advanced from the first round of debate March 20.
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Educator, librarian obscenity measure stalls
After three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
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Amateur athlete income bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 18 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
Read MoreUpdated broadband standards, 911 requirements advanced
A bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
Read MoreDACA provision removed from law enforcement measure, bill advanced
A proposal requiring county sheriff candidates to be certified law enforcement officers upon filing for office was narrowed and given second-round approval March 18.
Read MoreHealth benefit plans for ag nonprofits broadened, advanced
A bill intended to provide affordable health benefits to Nebraska farmers and ranchers advanced to the final round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to ensure more organizations could offer benefits.
Read MoreAgriculture proposal amended, advanced
An omnibus Agriculture Committee measure was amended and advanced from select file March 15.
Read MoreBroadened omnibus health services bill clears second round
An omnibus health services bill was broadened to include four additional measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee and given second-round approval March 15.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill containing several natural resources-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate March 15 after lawmakers amended it to include a measure that would prohibit Nebraska communities from banning natural gas service.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill amended, advanced to final round
Lawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
Read MoreDetasseling measure approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 clarifying how seed corn companies solicit bids for contract labor for roguing — eliminating undesired corn plants — and detasseling in Nebraska.
Read MoreDark fiber licensing authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill March 15 intended to speed the deployment of broadband internet service to Nebraska’s rural areas.
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Budget advances with minor adjustments, more changes likely
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
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Veto of syringe services programs sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill allowing local jurisdictions to implement Syringe Services Programs fell short March 12.
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