Natural resources omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 containing several measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
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Catastrophic livestock mortality measure approved
A bill intended to improve Nebraska’s ability to plan for and respond to emergency catastrophic livestock mortality events passed April 12.
Read MoreBallot measure for expanded air service approved
Voters will decide whether to allow Nebraska’s commercial service airports to enter into certain revenue-sharing contracts with airlines under a measure approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreDMV omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read MoreHealthy soils learning community authorized
Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 intended to help farmers adopt practices that protect Nebraska’s soil and water.
Read MoreState liquor laws updated
Senators passed a bill April 12 that provides limited self-distribution rights to Nebraska craft breweries and updates a number of liquor laws in Nebraska.
Read MoreSexual assault, sex trafficking identity protections strengthened
The identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking will be kept confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreImmunity for certain drug and alcohol offenses clears final round
A bill that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for drug or alcohol offenses for victims and witnesses of sexual assault in certain situations passed April 12.
Read MoreNEST account payments for student loans approved
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts may be used to repay student loans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreTax proposals narrowed, advanced to final round
Lawmakers scaled back three tax-related measures on select file April 11 to reduce a projected budget deficit at the end of the next fiscal biennium.
Read MoreFirst responder compensation increased
A one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty will increase under a bill passed April 12.
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Elimination of concealed handgun permit requirement stalls
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit stalled on select file after an unsuccessful cloture motion April 11.
Read MoreEmergency small business grant bill amended, advanced
A bill that would offer financial assistance to struggling small businesses during certain qualifying events was amended and advanced from select file April 11.
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Occupational licensing bill discussed
Lawmakers considered a bill on select file April 8 meant to increase professional opportunities for individuals with a criminal history.
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Proposal to add district judge in Douglas County amended, advanced
A bill that would add a district judge to the state’s fourth judicial district was amended to become an omnibus judicial measure and advanced from general file April 8.
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