Session Review: General Affairs
Lawmakers considered several gaming and liquor law changes this session, as well as regulation of e-cigarette products. Senators passed a
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Session Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators considered legislation regarding motorcycle helmets, specialty license plates and texting while driving, among other topics this session. Rules of
Read moreReplayed horse racing measure approved
Following a motion to reconsider a final reading vote taken last week, senators voted April 7 to pass a measure
Read moreReplayed horse racing measure stalls
Senators declined to pass a measure April 3 intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed horse races in
Read moreReplayed racing proceeds could go to education, property tax
A measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed horse races in Nebraska was returned from final reading
Read moreHistoric horse racing measure clears second round
Senators took up select file debate March 5 on a measure intended to pave the way for wagering on replayed
Read moreBill would authorize independent public schools
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 25 that would allow for independent public schools. Under
Read moreNew rules for inmate sentence reduction proposed
Nebraska’s most violent prison inmates would have to earn “good time” reductions to their sentences under legislation heard by the
Read moreBill allowing amber lights on vehicles stalls
An attempt to force a vote on a bill that would allow public safety volunteers to use special lights to
Read moreStudent and school accountability reforms proposed
Only proficient readers would advance from third to fourth grade under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 28.
Read moreVehicle identification bill advances after cloture
Public safety volunteers would be allowed to use special lights to identify their vehicles under legislation advanced by lawmakers Jan.
Read moreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB972, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read moreDay four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB822, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Scott Lautenbaugh,
Read moreThirty day in-person early voting period passed
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that shortens the in-person early voting period in Nebraska. Under LB271, introduced by Omaha
Read moreThirty-day in-person early voting period advanced
Following two days of debate, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file April 4 that would shorten the
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