Proposal to decouple from federal tax change debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal Aug. 6 to decouple Nebraska’s tax code from a federal change made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Proposal to ensure workplace protections considered
The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing Aug. 6 on a proposal that would implement certain protections for meat processing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Read moreHuman trafficking bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read moreCollection of educational, workforce data approved
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 4.
Read moreManaged care changes adopted
A bill that changes provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services passed Aug. 4.
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FAFSA completion requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 4 to a bill that would require Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
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Tax-increment financing changes amended, advanced
A bill intended to make certain redevelopment projects easier advanced from general file Aug. 4.
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Earlier parole eligibility clears first round
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read moreChild care provider background checks established
More Nebraska child care providers must undergo a federal background check under a bill passed Aug. 3.
Read moreHealth data board established
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that creates a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange.
Read moreInjury leave for school employees approved
School employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
Read moreBan on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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