Installment loan interest rate increase advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would increase the interest rate that licensees may charge under the Nebraska Installment Loan Act.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would limit sentence enhancement for certain offenses.
Read MoreMembers of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on two bills that would create new specialty license plates.
Read MoreThe University of Nebraska would develop a plan to help the state mitigate and adapt to the effects of extreme weather events or climate change under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on two bills that would modify Nebraska’s net metering laws.
Read MoreLawmakers introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
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 43 measures introduced were:
LB387, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would change provisions relating to the taxation of military retirement benefits;
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;
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee held a special hearing March 28 on an amendment to a bill that is intended to help the state make up its current budget shortfall.
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 advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
Read MoreA bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
Read MoreLawmakers voted Feb. 23 to authorize a special committee to review the Legislature’s oversight functions.
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