Senators advance veteran justice program
Nebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreNebraska would develop a justice program aimed specifically at the needs of the state’s veterans under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
Read MoreA bill that would require certain cities to create detailed poverty elimination plans advanced to the second round of debate March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include proposals intended to address concerns about Omaha’s public housing agency.
Read MoreAfter three days of debate, a bill that would attempt to change certain criminal prosecution protections for educators and library staff failed to advance from general file March 20.
Read MoreA bill to harmonize broadband internet standards advanced to the second round of debate March 18 after lawmakers amended it to include provisions of several other bills related to telecommunications.
Read MoreA proposal requiring county sheriff candidates to be certified law enforcement officers upon filing for office was narrowed and given second-round approval March 18.
Read MoreLawmakers added provisions of three bills to an omnibus elections measure March 15 before advancing the proposal to final reading.
Read MoreA proposal to regulate rickhouse operations in Nebraska was amended to become an omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreA bill containing technical changes requested by the state Department of Motor Vehicles advanced from general file March 4 after lawmakers amended it to include several other proposals heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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 Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill meant to protect certain hospitals and other health facilities in Nebraska that purchase drugs at discount prices through a federal program.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would create a new category of eligibility for Nebraska child care providers under the Child Care Subsidy program.
Read MoreAn attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
Read MoreThe Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill intended to assist individuals who are receiving public benefits to achieve full-time employment through a registered apprenticeship program.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
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