Abortion restrictions stall after failed cloture vote
A bill that would prohibit abortions in all but the earliest weeks of most pregnancies stalled on the second round of debate April 27 after a cloture motion fell one vote short.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
In its final meeting before the Legislature begins debate on the state’s two-year budget and considers possible adjustments to two packages of bills that would cut tax revenue significantly, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 26 to lower revenue projections in the near term.
Read MoreLegislative video archive bill expanded, advanced
A proposal intended to expand access to video of legislative proceedings was broadened and advanced from the second round of debate April 25.
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E-15 requirement for retailers advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a bill intended to increase consumer access to E-15 in Nebraska.
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Health services package expanded to include SNAP extension, advanced
An omnibus health services proposal was expanded to include several additional measures before advancing from the second round of debate April 25.
Read MoreRetirement changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 25 to an omnibus retirement systems measure.
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Holdcroft launches legislative career
Several years ago, Sen. Rick Holdcroft of Bellevue noticed that certain trees on his property weren’t bearing fruit. So he brought in some help: honeybees.
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Business and labor package clears first round
A bill containing a variety of business and labor measures advanced from general file April 20 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreConcealed handgun permit requirement repealed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 19 that removes a concealed handgun permit requirement in Nebraska law following a successful cloture motion.
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Moser elected committee chair
Lawmakers chose Columbus Sen. Mike Moser in a three-way race to replace former Sen. Suzanne Geist as chairperson of the Legislature’s Transportation and Telecommunications Committee April 20.
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Hydrogen hub funding proposal broadened, advanced
A bill that would fund Nebraska’s efforts to be selected as a regional clean hydrogen hub advanced to the final round of debate April 18 after lawmakers amended it to include the provisions of several other bills related to natural resources.
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Banking regulation bill broadened, advanced from first round after cloture
A measure that would eliminate an onsite review requirement for title insurance agents was amended to become an omnibus committee bill and advanced to the second round of debate April 18 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreOmnibus gaming bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 18 to a bill that contains several updates to Nebraska gaming law.
Read MorePet insurance, telehealth proposal approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 that creates a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance and requires parity in insurance reimbursement rates for telehealth providers.
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Greater access to legislative video amended, advanced
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill advanced from general file April 17.
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