Bills would restrict mask usage by on-duty law enforcement
Two measures aimed at prohibiting on-duty law enforcement officers from concealing their identities were considered Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure narrowed, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would prohibit rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency was returned to select file Feb. 27 and amended to apply only when the emergency affects transportation.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 27 to lower revenue projections over the next two fiscal years in their last meeting before debate begins on possible budget adjustments.
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Fentanyl enhancement, controlled substance cleanup passed
A measure that enhances penalties for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl was given final approval Feb. 27.
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Study of missing Black women and children authorized
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska was given final approval Feb. 27.
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New grant source approved for noxious weed projects
Senators approved a bill Feb. 27 that provides a new grant source for programs aimed at controlling certain noxious weeds in Nebraska.
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Suspension exemption approved for young students
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 27 restoring Nebraska schools’ ability to suspend pre-K through second-grade students in certain cases.
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Municipal natural gas sales authorized
Certain Nebraska cities and villages may make tax-exempt natural gas sales to industrial-scale users under a measure approved by lawmakers Feb. 27.
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Bill would require vape child safety locks
Electronic smoking devices sold in Nebraska would be required to include built-in child safety features under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
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Bill seeks to roll back SNAP work requirements for certain groups
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that seeks to opt Nebraska out of recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Protections considered for faith-based child services agencies
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a measure that would bar the state from penalizing faith-based child placement agencies for declining to provide services that conflict with their religious beliefs.
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Retention incentives proposed for ‘anchor’ companies
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a measure that would provide tax incentives to certain large businesses to encourage them to remain in Nebraska after merging with an out-of-state company.
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Changes proposed to involuntary commitment process
A bill that would allow concerned individuals to seek court-ordered mental health commitments in Nebraska was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 25.
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Protection from trespass charges sought for county assessors
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that seeks to protect county assessors from trespassing charges in the course of their work.
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Measure would allow Osborne early hall of fame induction
A bill that would require the induction of a living individual into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this year was heard Feb. 25 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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