Exemptions for private renewable energy companies advance
Senators amended and advanced a bill April 7 to encourage private renewable energy development—especially wind energy. Sen. Ken Haar of
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Barber school bill passed
A bill that updates Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements was given final approval March 31.
Read MoreBarber school bill clears first round
A bill that would update Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements advanced to select file March
Read MoreBill would harmonize barber school requirements
A bill that would update Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements was heard March 2 by
Read MoreInsurance requirement for fracking wells proposed
Drillers would be required to have liability insurance for injection and disposal wells under a bill heard by the Natural
Read MoreDivestment from fossil fuels sought
A bill seeking divestment of state funds from fossil fuels was heard by the Retirement Systems Committee Feb. 9. LB1069,
Read MoreClimate change task force proposed
A new task force would create a strategic plan related to the impacts of climate change on the health and
Read MoreSign language interpreter licensure expanded
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that expands licensure requirements for sign language interpreters. LB287, sponsored by
Read MoreExpanded licensure for sign language interpreters advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 29 that would expand licensure requirements for sign language interpreters. Malcolm Sen. Ken Haar, sponsor
Read MoreFunds proposed for parks and trees
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 12 on two bills that would provide funding for outdoor projects in Nebraska. LB374,
Read MoreExpanded licensure for sign language interpreters proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would expand licensure requirements for sign
Read MorePublic power board change approved
Senators gave final approval March 6 to a bill that changes provisions relating to public power district boards in Nebraska.
Read MorePublic power board change amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 27 to a bill that would change provisions relating to public power district boards in
Read MoreClimate study group parameters passed
Senators passed a bill April 10 that changes some duties of the state’s climate study group. LB1008, introduced by Malcolm
Read MorePublic power policy development bill bracketed
Senators gave unanimous consent April 1 to bracket a bill that would require the Nebraska Power Review Board to broaden
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