Increased law enforcement standards advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 21 to a bill that would increase certification and training standards for Nebraska law enforcement officers.
Read MoreFollowing discussion of several proposed changes, lawmakers gave second-round approval April 13 to the state’s $9.7 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 MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to two special committees April 8.
Read MoreAfter two full days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to the state’s $9.7 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 MoreA bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was advanced from general file April 6.
Read MoreBusinesses that locate or expand in urban areas with high poverty and unemployment rates could receive tax incentives under a proposal advanced from the first round of debate March 23.
Read MoreA bill that would increase landline and wireless fees in certain counties failed to advance from general file March 23.
Read MoreJune 19 and Malcolm X’s birthday would each become new state holidays under bills considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Business and Labor Committee discussed a proposal March 1 to increase the minimum wage incrementally over 10 years.
Read MoreNebraskans with nonviolent drug convictions could apply for “clean slate” relief under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
Read MoreThe state’s two largest police departments would be subject to citizen oversight boards under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two bills intended to improve Nebraska students’ personal finance skills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 14 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 69 measures introduced were:
LB424, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would provide and change zoning requirements for wind energy generation projects;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 68 measures introduced were:
LB314, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Rich Pahls, which would change provisions related to insurance coverage of telehealth;
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