Appropriations
Following the temporary suspension of the legislative session March 16, senators met briefly to provide emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
Read MoreFollowing the temporary suspension of the legislative session March 16, senators met briefly to provide emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval July 31 to the three components of the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package.
Read MoreClaims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file July 24.
Read MoreThe state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill meant to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 12 that would increase burial benefits upon the death of an employee due to a work-related injury or illness.
Read MoreSenators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read MoreThe Legislature advanced a bill from general file April 9 that would exempt certain seasonal construction employees from a specific unemployment benefit requirement.
Read MoreSenators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 4 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
Read MoreThe 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
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