Bond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
Read MoreA bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events advanced from general file April 8.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 18 to a bill that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules for participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
Read MoreSenators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would require a prospective employer to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 14 that meant to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
Read MoreA proposal to repeal the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement was considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 12.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 15 to introduce new bills.
Among the 57 measures introduced were:
LB261, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would require use of redistricting maps drawn using state-issued computer software;
Read MoreLawmakers passed an omnibus measure March 21 aimed at furthering open government and transparency.
Read MoreAn omnibus government measure aimed at furthering open government and transparency was amended March 4 to include an additional bill and advanced to the final round of debate.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that seeks to provide financial assistance to small, locally owned grocery stores.
Read MoreA proposal meant to clarify procedures for interpreting state laws and regulations was amended to include provisions of several additional bills and advanced to select file Jan. 23.
Read MoreThe Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
Read MoreA proposal to speed up the eventual elimination of state taxation of Social Security income stalled on select file March 25 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreThe University of Nebraska would use federal coronavirus relief funds to update a nearly decade-old climate change report under a bill heard March 3 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreNebraska municipalities could apply for state grants for infrastructure projects under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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