Child abuse tort claim measure clears final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that allows political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
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Sen. Justin Wayne
Innovation hub measure clears final round
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a proposal that updates the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act, renames and expands a community development law and limits the number of special retail districts that may be created statewide.
Read MoreFelon voting restriction eliminated
Lawmakers removed a restriction to the restoration of voting rights for felons in Nebraska April 11.
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Bill advanced to allow child abuse claims against schools, local governments
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a proposal that would allow political subdivisions to be sued for harm caused to a child by sexual or other abuse under certain circumstances.
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Innovation hub measure amended, advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act advanced to the final round of debate March 26 after lawmakers amended it to limit the number of special retail districts that could be created statewide.
Read MoreElimination of felon voting restriction advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 20 to a measure that would more quickly restore voting rights for felons in Nebraska.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill approved
A measure that will enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms passed the final round of debate June 1.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill advanced to final round after cloture
A bill that would enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms was amended and advanced from select file May 24 following a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreOmnibus criminal justice reform bill amended, advanced
A bill that would enact a variety of criminal justice programs and other reforms was amended and advanced from general file May 23 on the promise of continued negotiations before the next round of debate.
Read MoreAmendment would tie street car funds to affordable housing
Omaha would gain $100 million in state funds toward its proposed streetcar project and could use development revenue for affordable housing under an amendment considered by the Urban Affairs Committee March 21.
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Variety of measures seek millions for affordable housing
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 8 on several measures aimed at addressing Nebraska’s housing shortage by devoting more state funds to existing programs.
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PTSD pilot program considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill meant to address the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder in Nebraska’s largest city.
Read MoreBill would eliminate waiting period on voting rights
Nebraskans who have been convicted of a felony would have their voting rights automatically restored upon completion of their sentence or probation under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Session Review: Urban Affairs
Funding for pandemic recovery projects across Nebraska, municipal law updates and expedited review changes for tax increment financing were among the topics taken up by lawmakers this session.
Read MorePandemic economic recovery proposal approved
Senators gave final approval April 12 to a bill directing federal and state dollars to pandemic recovery efforts across the state.
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