Session Review: Appropriations
Lawmakers made adjustments to the state’s two-year budget with four bills passed this session. LB905, introduced by York Sen. Greg
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Session Review: Education
Safety and accountability were priorities of the Legislature’s Education Committee while considering legislation this session. Accountability LB438, introduced by York
Read moreSession ends, 17 senators depart
The second session of the 103rd Legislature adjourned sine die April 17. Seventeen senators are leaving the Legislature due to
Read moreCoverage for autism spectrum disorders approved
Senators passed a bill April 17 that requires insurance coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders. LB254, originally introduced by
Read moreCoverage for autism spectrum disorders advances
Senators advanced a bill from select file April 9 that would require insurance coverage for children with autism spectrum disorders.
Read morePriority school designation adopted
Senators passed a bill April 3 that provides special assistance to the state’s three lowest performing schools. Under LB438, introduced
Read moreBudget package approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 24 to four bills comprising the Legislature’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package. LB905, introduced by York
Read morePriority school designation amended, advanced
Senators advanced a bill from select file March 5 that would provide special assistance to the state’s three lowest performing
Read morePriority designation proposed for low-performing schools
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that would provide special assistance to the state’s lowest performing schools.
Read moreProposed change to redevelopment program terms advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 14 to a measure intended to facilitate the use of tax increment financing (TIF) in
Read moreLegislature adjourns sine die
The 103nd Legislature, first session, adjourned sine die June 5. York Sen. Greg Adams, Speaker of the Legislature, thanked senators
Read moreChanges to community college association membership adopted
Community colleges will no longer be required to join an association under a bill passed by the Legislature May 29.
Read morePriority school designation proposed
The state’s five lowest-performing schools could be prioritized to receive special assistance by the state Board of Education as a
Read moreProposal would change redevelopment program terms
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a measure intended to facilitate the use of tax increment financing
Read moreAssociation membership would be optional for community colleges
A bill that would no longer require community colleges to join an association was advanced from general file Feb. 8.
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