Disability waiver assessment bill expanded, advanced
A measure that would require training for Medicaid waiver assessment interviewers was expanded and advanced to the final round of debate April 8.
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Legal protections for medical cannabis recommendations passed over
Lawmakers passed over a bill April 7 that would provide legal protections to health care practitioners who recommend medical cannabis to qualified patients.
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Bill to codify state parental leave amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 8 to a bill that would codify current practice for state employee maternity leave in state law, effectively expanding coverage to certain contract employees. The bill also would extend the leave policy to certain adoptions.
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Election law bill advanced without changes to municipal elections
Lawmakers gave second-round approval April 7 to an omnibus election bill after an effort to amend it to expand voting district boundaries in certain municipal elections was withdrawn.
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Youth reentry program clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure aimed at easing the transition for Nebraska youth leaving detention, residential placement or probation supervision.
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Municipal development measure expanded, advanced to final reading
An Urban Affairs Committee package advanced to the final round of debate April 1 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal that would allow Nebraska cities and villages of all sizes to create stand-alone land banks.
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Elimination of reduced-price school meal fees advanced
Senators gave first-round approval April 2 to a measure aimed at making school breakfast and lunch free for students who currently pay reduced prices.
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Medicaid cost-sharing limitations amended, advanced
A bill that intended to place limitations on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicaid recipients was narrowed and advanced to select file April 2.
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Revenue omnibus clears final round
A package of measures increasing state revenue received final approval from lawmakers April 1.
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Judiciary omnibus bill amended, advanced to final round
A Judiciary Committee package containing several proposals related to sentencing, court fees and rural legal access was amended and advanced to final reading April 1.
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Brand Committee fee, membership updates advanced
A proposal to raise Nebraska Brand Committee inspection fees and update committee operations advanced from first-round debate April 1.
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Natural Resources omnibus approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a package of measures updating state environmental, safety and energy regulations.
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Battery storage measure amended, advanced to final reading
A proposed regulatory framework for privately developed battery energy storage facilities advanced to the final round of debate March 31 after it was amended to impose additional requirements on certain data center operators.
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Alcohol, medical cannabis regulations approved
A measure that updates state liquor laws and provides structure for the implementation of medical cannabis regulations was given final approval April 1.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced to final round
A state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill advanced to final reading March 31 after senators amended it to include a measure under which license plate fees would be used to support injured law enforcement personnel and Nebraskans with disabilities.
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