Dover appointed to Legislature
Robert Dover of Norfolk was sworn in July 22 to represent District 19 in the Nebraska Legislature.
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Sen. Michael Flood
Flood resigns from Legislature to join U.S. House
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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Bill seeks to protect student groups against viewpoint discrimination
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.
Read moreBill would prohibit TIF use by casinos
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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Northeast highway expansion proposed
A bill to encourage highway expansion through additional state funding was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
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.
Read moreDigital asset depository bill approved
A bill establishing a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — passed May 20.
Read moreLegal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration created
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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Digital asset depository bill advanced
A bill that would establish a state-level regulatory system for digital assets — including cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin — advanced from general file May 10.
Read moreVirtual meeting bill passed
Local political subdivisions have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill passed April 15. LB83, introduced by Norfolk Sen.
Read moreCarbon sequestration framework amended, advanced
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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Virtual meeting bill clears first round
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.
Read moreLegal framework for carbon dioxide sequestration considered
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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