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Sen. Mike McDonnell

Sen. Mike McDonnell
Judiciary 

Bill to increase penalties for assault on public bus drivers debated

April 8, 2022 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB661

A bill that would increase the penalty for assault on a public transportation driver was discussed on general file April 8.

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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Revenue 

Proposal seeks to modernize Nebraska’s tax system

February 24, 2022 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB1264

Nebraskans with taxable income of less than $50,000 would pay no state income tax under a proposal heard Feb. 23 by the Revenue Committee.

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Appropriations 

Premium pay for front-line nurses considered

February 23, 2022 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB1055

The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a proposal to provide funding for bonuses to certain front-line nurses.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Volunteer entity would become state agency

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB910

The Nebraska Volunteer Service Commission, also known as ServeNebraska, would be restructured as a state agency under a bill heard Feb. 17 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.

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Sen. Tim Gragert
Ceremonies 

Day four bill introduction

January 10, 2022 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB909 LB920 LB925 LB929 LB933 LB944 LB945 LB950 LB954 LB955

Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introduction of new bills.

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Appropriations 

Nonprofit capital construction grant program approved

May 20, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB566

Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Natural Resources 

Special committee on flood control, water resources created

May 20, 2021May 20, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB406

A special legislative committee will study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill passed by lawmakers May 20.

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Business and Labor 

Authorized worker unemployment benefits advance

May 18, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB298

Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 18 to a bill that would expand unemployment benefit eligibility.

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Appropriations 

Nonprofit matching grant program amended, advanced

May 13, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB566

Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill May 13 intended to help jump-start certain construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Appropriations 

Matching grant program for nonprofit capital construction advanced

May 5, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB566

Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 4 to a bill intended to help jump-start construction projects delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Natural Resources 

Special committee on flood control, water resources advanced

April 29, 2021May 12, 2021 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB406

A legislative task force would study potential flood control projects and related economic development opportunities in three areas of the state under a bill advanced from the first round of debate April 29.

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Education 

Language assessment program for deaf children approved

August 11, 2020 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB965 LB839

Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Education 

Language assessment program for deaf children advanced

March 6, 2020 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB965 LB839

A bill that would require special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing advanced from the first round of debate March 5.

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Business and Labor 

Increase in burial benefits clears first round

February 12, 2020 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB448

The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 12 that would increase burial benefits upon the death of an employee due to a work-related injury or illness.

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Judiciary 

County-level juvenile justice program proposed

February 6, 2020 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB1095

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would allow for local juvenile justice services.

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