Flyer, communicator lands new role in the Legislature
As an airline pilot for 30 years, Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City flew to destinations in 53 countries and all 50 states, but he has always considered Nebraska his home.
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Bill would prohibit minors from attending drag shows
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 24 on a proposal that would prohibit a minor under the age of 19 from attending a drag show in Nebraska.
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Bills would create crimes for ‘digital grooming’ of minors, vulnerable adults
Two bills were heard in the Judiciary Committee March 23 that would create offenses for digital grooming of minors and vulnerable adults.
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Electioneering communication reporting requirement considered
Additional reporting for certain types of political expenditures would be required under a bill considered March 23 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bills would require election changes
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard combined testimony on a trio of bills March 22 that would make changes to Nebraska’s election laws.
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Ban on gender-altering procedures for minors advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would ban gender-altering procedures for minors in Nebraska following three days of often emotional debate and a successful cloture motion.
Read moreTax credit for food donations considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill intended to incentivize food donations to Nebraska food banks and pantries.
Read moreDoula services considered for incarcerated women, juvenile offenders
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill that would create a pilot program to offer doula services for pregnant incarcerated individuals and juvenile offenders.
Read moreFunds sought for EMS training, reporting system
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 21 on a bill that would provide an ongoing infusion of state dollars to support Nebraska’s emergency service providers.
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Reimbursement for school mental health expenses proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 21 on a proposal intended to help meet the mental health needs of Nebraska public school students.
Read moreAmendment would tie street car funds to affordable housing
Omaha would gain $100 million in state funds toward its proposed streetcar project and could use development revenue for affordable housing under an amendment considered by the Urban Affairs Committee March 21.
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Conrad returns to the Legislature
When Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad left the Legislature due to term limits in 2015, after serving for eight years, she recalls thinking that one should “never say never” when it comes to returning to politics. But she embraced the opportunity for a shift in focus.
Read moreBill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system
All five of Nebraska’s Electoral College votes would be assigned to the statewide winner in presidential elections under a bill considered March 15 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Constitutional amendment would end inheritance tax
Nebraska voters could bar the state and any of its political subdivisions from levying an inheritance tax under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard March 16 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreDeath penalty abolition considered
Repeal of the death penalty in Nebraska would be put to voters again — this time through a constitutional amendment — under a proposal considered March 16 by the Judiciary Committee.
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