Budget adjustments advanced after successful cloture votes
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to two bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $9.4 billion budget.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
Read MoreA bill overhauling management and educational programing at youth rehabilitation and training centers in Nebraska advanced from general file March 10.
Read MoreA bill that would keep in-person voting an option in certain counties was amended to become an omnibus election measure and advanced from general file March 5.
Read MoreA bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
Read MoreThe second Monday in October would be known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
Read MoreThe state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
Read MoreCities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
Read MoreA bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
Read MoreNebraskans seeking a diploma of high school equivalency would have an option other than the General Education Development tests under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills designed to expand affordable housing options.
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