Proposed legislative rule changes considered
The Rules Committee heard testimony Jan. 8 on nearly three dozen proposed changes to the Legislature’s permanent rules.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 5 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 4 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Legislature convenes, elects Executive Board chair
Senators returned to the State Capitol Jan. 3 to begin the second session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 3 to begin introduction of new bills.
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Meyer appointed to represent District 41
Sen. Fred Meyer of St. Paul was sworn in Nov. 15 to fill a vacancy in the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board raises short-term revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Board voted to raise revenue projections for the current fiscal year during an Oct. 27 meeting at the Capitol.
Read MoreBriese resigns, governor seeks applicants
Albion Sen. Tom Briese submitted his resignation from the Nebraska Legislature to Gov. Jim Pillen Oct. 17
Read MoreBriese appointed state treasurer, will resign from Legislature
Albion Sen. Tom Briese announced his appointment by the governor to the office of state treasurer in an email to fellow senators Sept. 14. Current State Treasurer John Murante is leaving the position to lead the Nebraska Public Employees Retirement Systems.
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Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee advanced measures this session intended to increase consumer access to E-15, simplify the permitting process for food trucks and allow more beginning farmers and ranchers to qualify for state tax benefits.
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Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers approved the state’s $10.7 billion budget package this session.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Pet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers approved an omnibus bill this session relating to the regulation of business and labor law in Nebraska.
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Session Review: Education
The state will direct approximately $300 million per year in additional funding to K-12 public schools under a bill advanced by the Education Committee this session.
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