Legislature News

Board Skips Cavanaugh for Committee She Proposed

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 4:00am

Nebraska lawmakers advanced the main budget bill last Thursday evening after a prolonged debate that shifted away from the spending measure to focus on an Omaha senator’s absence from a special committee assignment.

Juvenile Legal Counsel Measure Advanced by State Senators

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 3:00am

Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 7 that would ensure legal representation for juveniles facing removal from their home by the state.

Assistance for Assault Patients Clears First Round

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:00am

Individuals who have experienced domestic or sexual violence could avoid a lengthy and expensive reimbursement process under a bill advanced from general file April 6.

State School Safety Reporting System Advanced

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:00am

Lawmakers adopted an amendment to change the funding source for a proposed school safety reporting program before giving the bill second-round approval April 6.

Legislative Bill 322, sponsored by Gothenburg Sen. Matt Williams, would require the state Department of Education to establish a statewide, anonymous reporting system to support threat assessment teams with the goal of reducing violent incidents.

Home Inspector Registry Advanced

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:00am

Home inspectors in Nebraska would be required to register with the state under a bill advanced from general file April 6.

Legislative Bill 423, introduced by Omaha Sen. Steve Lathrop, would require Nebraska home inspectors to register with the Nebraska secretary of state, pay a registration fee and provide a certificate of general liability insurance of not less than $250,000.

Senators Give Initial OK to $9.7B State Budget Bill

Published by Nikki Ratay on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 12:00am

Nebraska lawmakers gave initial approval last Thursday to a $9.7 billion state budget that includes more money for property tax credits and college scholarships while setting aside $115 million for a possible state prison to ease overcrowding.

Expanded SID Authority Clears First Round in Legislature

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 4:00am

Sanitary and improvement districts could build off-street parking facilities under a bill that advanced from general file April 6.

Legislative Bill 81, introduced by Sen. Robert Hilkemann of Omaha, would enable SIDs to acquire, purchase, own, erect, construct, equip, operate or maintain off-street parking facilities.

Nebraska Advances Higher Fees to Fund Judge Retirements

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 3:00am

Court fees that help pay for Nebraska judge retirement benefits could double from $6 to $12 by 2025 under a bill advanced last Wednesday by state lawmakers.

Senators Advance New Property Tax Notification Requirement

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 2:00am

Local governments that want to get a boost in property tax revenue would have to send postcards to notify all of their taxpayers and hold a standalone public hearing where residents could voice their opinion under a bill backed by Nebraska lawmakers.

Home School Student In-State Tuition Advanced

Published by Nikki Ratay on Mon, 04/12/2021 - 12:00am

Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 6 via voice vote to a bill to make Nebraska home-school students eligible for in-state college tuition after amending a nondiscrimination provision in the original bill.

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