Session Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session that would have expanded industrial hemp research and authorized Nebraskans to sell cottage foods from their homes.
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Session ends, eight senators depart
The second session of the 105th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
Read moreUpdate to Americanism statute stalls
The Legislature debated a bill April 9 intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
Read moreBankruptcy exemptions increased
Senators passed a bill Feb. 8 that expands bankruptcy exemption provisions that were last modified 20 years ago.
Read moreTax advantages proposed for elementary tuition savings
Contributions to Nebraska’s educational savings plan could be used to pay tuition at private and parochial elementary and secondary schools under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Revenue Committee.
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Greater bankruptcy exemptions advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 8 that would expand bankruptcy exemption provisions that were last modified 20 years ago.
Read moreSession Review: Agriculture
The Agriculture Committee considered bills this session clarifying the definition of hybrid seed corn, repealing the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act and supporting industrial hemp research.
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Civics education bills proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills intended to ensure that Nebraskans graduate high school with basic civic knowledge and skills.
Read moreEgg-handling rules clarification passed
The Legislature passed a bill March 3 that updates the state Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate those who provide eggs for human consumption.
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Income-based valuation of ag land proposed
Land used for farming and ranching would be valued according to its ability to produce income under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 8.
Read moreEgg-handling rules clarification advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 24 that would update the state Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate those who provide eggs for human consumption.
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Bankruptcy provisions, wage garnishment discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard two bills Jan. 20 that would expand bankruptcy provisions and establish a wage garnishment fee.
Read moreReduced valuation of farm home sites stalls
A bill that would reduce the valuation of land used for farm residences was bracketed at the request of the
Read moreCertain county-numbered license plates eliminated
Some Nebraska counties will have different license plate numbers under a bill passed by the Legislature March 3. Currently, farm
Read moreBill to end county-numbered license plates advanced
Some Nebraska counties would have different license plate numbers under a bill advanced by the Legislature Feb. 16. Currently, farm
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