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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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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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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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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Lawmakers approved a bill this year that makes changes to the various retirement systems administered by the state.
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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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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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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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The first session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die June 1, the 88th day of the scheduled 90-day session.
Read MoreLawmakers 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 MoreA measure that will enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms passed the final round of debate June 1.
Read MoreLawmakers 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 MoreA 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.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill June 1 that includes more than two dozen revenue-related measures.
Read MoreA bill meant to spur economic development across the state received final approval from the Legislature June 1.
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