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Sen. Michael Flood

Senator features 

Dover appointed to Legislature

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 admin

Robert Dover of Norfolk was sworn in July 22 to represent District 19 in the Nebraska Legislature.

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Senator features 

Flood resigns from Legislature to join U.S. House

July 11, 2022 admin

Norfolk Sen. Michael Flood resigned from the Legislature July 11, a day before he is scheduled to be sworn in at the U.S. Capitol to fill the vacant seat in Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District.

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Sen. Michael Flood
Education 

Bill seeks to protect student groups against viewpoint discrimination

February 15, 2022 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB1050

The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that intends to ensure that the University of Nebraska, state colleges and community colleges could not deny a benefit to a student group based on its beliefs.

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Urban Affairs 

Bill would prohibit TIF use by casinos

February 8, 2022 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB713

Casinos and licensed racetracks would not be allowed to use tax increment financing under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the Urban Affairs Committee.

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Sen. Michael Flood
Transportation and Telecommunications 

Northeast highway expansion proposed

February 1, 2022February 4, 2022 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB1274

A bill to encourage highway expansion through additional state funding was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31. 

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Banking Commerce and Insurance Session Review 2021 

Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance

June 22, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB649 LB297 LB337 LB487 LB510 LB20 LB602

Digital asset management, step therapy, insurance parity and protection of vulnerable adults topped the list of issues heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee and addressed by the Legislature this session.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Digital asset depository bill approved

May 21, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB649

A bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.

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Natural Resources 

Legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration created

May 19, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB650

Lawmakers passed a bill May 19 that creates a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.

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Sen. Michael Flood
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Digital asset depository bill advanced

May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB649

A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Virtual meeting bill passed

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB83

Local political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.

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Natural Resources 

Carbon sequestration framework amended, advanced

April 14, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB650

Operators of carbon sequestration facilities in Nebraska would have to complete a seismic risk assessment before receiving a permit under a bill advanced to the final round of debate April 14.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Virtual meeting bill clears first round

March 15, 2021March 18, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB83

City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill that advanced from general file March 15.

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Natural Resources 

Legal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration considered

February 12, 2021 admin Sen. Michael Flood, LB650

The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.

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