A measure that enhances penalties for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl was given final approval Feb. 27. LB 795, introduced by Sen. Barry DeKay of Niobrara, makes a number of technical changes to the state’s Uniform Controlled Substances Act, including correcting the spelling in statute of three chemicals. It also designates bromazolam as a Schedule […]

A bill that sets new requirements for county boards and commissions when considering a conditional use permit or special exception for livestock siting received final approval Feb. 20. Introduced by Whitman Sen. Tanya Storer last session, LB 663 makes a number of changes to the application process for such permits. Among other provisions, the bill:• sets an […]

Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon announced his resignation on the floor of the Legislature on Tuesday, Jan. 13, shortly before debate was set to begin on his expulsion from the body amid workplace harassment policy violations. McKeon said he accepted responsibility and expressed regret that his words and actions “have led to this process and [this] […]

The full Nebraska Legislature will debate the possible expulsion of Sen. Dan McKeon of Amherst on Tuesday, after the allegations were reviewed in a committee hearing on Monday. The resolution, LR 282, was introduced by the legislature’s Executive Board. McKeon will be considered for expulsion for a “pattern of behavior violating the Nebraska Legislature’s workplace […]