Omaha school retirement bill expanded, advanced
Lawmakers expanded the scope of a bill that would make changes to the Omaha school employee retirement plan before advancing
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Session begins, chairperson elected
The second session of the 104th Legislature convened Jan. 6 at 10 a.m. Senators began bill introduction and elected a
Read moreSession Review: Retirement Systems
Lawmakers made changes to two retirement systems this session, while efforts to alter a school employee plan stalled. LB468, introduced
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators addressed young immigrant drivers and transportation network companies, among other issues this session. Licensing and administration Introduced by Omaha
Read moreRebate available for clean fuel vehicles
Owners of clean fuel-burning vehicles can receive a rebate under a bill passed by the Legislature May 29. Under LB581,
Read moreLawmakers override veto; young immigrant driver’s licenses approved
Qualifying young immigrants can be permitted to drive in Nebraska following a successful veto override May 28. Introduced by Omaha
Read moreRebate advanced for clean fuel vehicles
Owners of clean fuel-burning vehicles could receive a rebate under a bill advanced from general file May 26. Under LB581,
Read moreJudges’ retirement plan revisions passed
Senators passed a bill May 26 to change the retirement plan for Nebraska judges. LB468, introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy
Read moreDriver’s licenses for young immigrants approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 21 that allows young immigrants to drive in Nebraska. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy Nordquist,
Read moreOmaha school retirement plan changes stall
Senators bracketed a bill May 19 that proposed several changes to the Omaha school retirement plan. Omaha Public Schools (OPS)
Read moreChanges to Omaha school retirement plan advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from general file May 18 that would make several changes to the Omaha school
Read moreDriver’s licenses for young immigrants advanced after cloture
After prolonged debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval May 14 to a bill that would allow young immigrants to drive in
Read moreCloture attempt on wind energy tax credit fails
After four hours of debate, an attempt to force a vote on a bill that would have increased the state’s
Read moreJudges’ retirement plan revisions advance
Senators gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill that would change the retirement plan for Nebraska judges. Introduced by
Read moreRetirement plan revisions amended
Senators amended a bill May 1 that would change the retirement plan for Nebraska judges. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Jeremy
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