Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to continue introducing bills.<\/p>\n
Among the 47 bills introduced were:<\/p>\n
LB778, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers, which would require certain entities to comply with provisions on open meetings, public records and conflicts of interest;<\/p>\n
LB782<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop, which would establish a return-to-learn protocol for students who have sustained a concussion;<\/p>\n LB797<\/a>, sponsored by Omaha Sen. John Nelson, would which provide funding for fountains at the State Capitol;<\/p>\n LB803<\/a>, sponsored by the Urban Affairs Committee, which would change veto power provisions for mayors of first and second class cities;<\/p>\n LB807<\/a>, sponsored by Scottsbluff Sen. John Harms, which would change provisions relating to provisional operator\u2019s permits, interactive wireless communication devices and occupant protection systems;<\/p>\n LB811<\/a>, sponsored by Ogallala Sen. Ken Schilz, which would change provisions and penalties relating to the Uniform Controlled Substances Act;<\/p>\n LB812<\/a>, sponsored by North Platte Sen. Tom Hansen, which would terminate the inheritance tax;<\/p>\n LB814<\/a>, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Bill Avery, which would change the distribution of sales tax revenue to provide funding to the Game and Parks Commission;<\/p>\n LB816<\/a>, sponsored by Gretna Sen. John Murante, which would authorize use of electronic forms of evidence of insurance for purposes of motor vehicle registration; and<\/p>\n