Session Review: General Affairs
Senators considered proposals related to bottle clubs, liquor laws and gaming this year, as well as a bill related to farm building construction.
Read MoreSenators considered proposals related to bottle clubs, liquor laws and gaming this year, as well as a bill related to farm building construction.
Read MoreSenators passed measures this session to provide additional oversight of the state correctional system, ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system and address the state’s opioid epidemic.
Read MoreLawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill April 4 that would give wireless communications providers the right to collocate small cell wireless technology in public rights of way.
Read MoreLawmakers debated a bill March 20 that would create an exception in state electrical licensing law for workers engaged in the construction of farm buildings.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 15 that allows college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 19 that would allow college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
Read MoreCollege students competing in additional shooting sports could lawfully transport their firearms on campus under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 9 and 10.
Read MoreLawmakers rejected a cloture motion Jan. 10 during first-round debate on a bill that would repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement. A cloture motion is an attempt to cease debate and immediately vote on a bill.
Read MoreSenators continued to introduce new bills Jan. 9.
Among the 30 bills introduced were:
LB915, introduced by Ralston Sen. Merv Riepe, which would change prohibitions on using handheld wireless communication devices or handheld mobile telephones while driving;
Read MoreUpdating procedures for drivers, expediting new road construction and merging two state agencies were among the transportation bills considered by the Legislature this session.
Read MoreLawmakers voted May 3 to repeal a requirement for motor vehicle salespersons to obtain a special license.
Read MoreLawmakers discussed a bill April 6 that would protect employees who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) from discrimination from employers.
Read MoreMotor vehicle salespersons would no longer be required to obtain a special license under a bill advanced from general file April 5.
Read MoreA cloture motion that would have forced a vote on the advancement of a bill to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement failed by one vote March 14.
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