State slogan bill withdrawn
Senators voted to withdraw from consideration a bill that would have provided the state’s tourism commission additional marketing authority. LB1024,
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Sen. Heath Mello
Government procurement transparency bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 23 that would adopt the Transparency in Procurement Act. As introduced by
Read MoreBill would require retirement plan reports
Certain political subdivisions would be required to file an annual retirement plan report under a bill heard Jan. 22 by
Read MoreZoning notification changes considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would change requirements for municipalities providing notice to
Read MoreHorse racing wager clarification bill stalls
Lawmakers voted Jan. 15 to bracket a bill intended to clarify pari-mutuel wagering rules. LB642, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath
Read MoreSenators advance bill to deter livestock waste spills
Drivers who spill livestock excrement on highways in urban areas would face stiffer penalties under legislation advanced by senators Jan.
Read MoreSeveral budget vetoes overridden
Lawmakers voted May 28 to override a little more than half of the governor’s line-item vetoes of the state budget
Read MoreMunicipal land banks passed
Senators passed a bill May 29 that allows the establishment of land banks in metropolitan class cities or counties that
Read MoreFinal budget bills advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to the remaining components of the state’s $7.8 billion budget package. An Appropriations Committee amendment, adopted
Read MoreRacial profiling, victim reparation changes passed
Senators passed a bill May 10 regarding the collection of racial profiling information and Nebraska Crime Victims Reparations Fund requirements.
Read MoreBudget debate continues, mainline bill advanced
Lawmakers continued debate on the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget
Read MoreBudget debate begins
Lawmakers began debate May 7 on the state’s budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with
Read MoreVictim reparation changes added to racial profiling bill
Senators advanced a bill from select file April 30 regarding the collection of racial profiling information and Nebraska Crime Victims
Read MoreWind energy tax credit expansion advanced
Senators gave first-round approval to a bill April 29 that would allow more wind projects to qualify for a wind
Read MoreRacial profiling data extended
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 18 regarding the collection of racial profiling information. LB99, introduced by Omaha
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