Session Review: Executive Board
Lawmakers approved a proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings this session.
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Session Review: General Affairs
Measures to expand keno play and track alcoholic products being imported into the state were among those advanced by the General Affairs Committee and packaged into two omnibus bills this session.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Establishing a legal framework for the state’s new photo ID voting requirement, earlier restoration of felon voting rights and a state holiday honoring Malcolm X were among the measures considered by the Legislature this session.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures intended to restrict abortion and gender affirming care for minors, address the state’s health care workforce shortage and increase access to behavioral health services were among the proposals considered by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Repeal of the state’s concealed handgun permit requirement, continuing efforts to enact criminal justice reforms and an increase in judges’ salaries topped the list of judicial topics considered by senators this session.
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Session Review: Natural Resources
Bills supporting Nebraska’s efforts to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub, authorizing a state agency to use alternative contracting methods and increasing Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission members’ pay were among those advanced by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Lawmakers approved a bill this year that makes changes to the various retirement systems administered by the state.
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Session Review: Revenue
The Revenue Committee advanced proposals this session to cut Nebraska’s top individual and corporate income tax rates, provide additional property tax relief, create a refundable tax credit for certain parents and provide a tax credit for those who donate to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school.
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved two omnibus transportation and telecommunications packages this session that, among other provisions, create a broadband office in Nebraska and repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement for riders age 21 and older.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
Grant funding for pandemic recovery projects, changes to community development law and two museum proposals were among the measures bundled into an omnibus Urban Affairs Committee bill this session.
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Legislature adjourns sine die
The first session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die June 1, the 88th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
Read MoreState auditor funding reinstated, other line-item vetoes stand
Lawmakers voted May 31 to override a gubernatorial veto and increase funding to the state auditor’s office, but all other line-item vetoes were sustained.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
A measure that will enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms passed the final round of debate June 1.
Read MoreVoter ID implementation measure approved after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave final approval June 1 to a proposal that implements the provisions of an initiative petition approved by voters last year establishing a photo ID requirement to vote.
Read MorePublic guardianship bill passed
A bill that authorizes certain temporary public guardianships in Douglas County and contains a variety of judicial measures dealing with protection orders, court fees and juvenile court disposition passed the final round of debate June 1.
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