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Sen. Loren Lippincott next to a U.S. Navy F/A-18F at Northwest Arkansas National Airport in 2019.
Senator features 

Flyer, communicator lands new role in the Legislature

March 24, 2023 admin

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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Judiciary 

Bill would prohibit minors from attending drag shows

March 24, 2023March 25, 2023 admin Sen. Dave Murman, LB371

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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Sen. Mike McDonnell
Judiciary 

Bills would create crimes for ‘digital grooming’ of minors, vulnerable adults

March 24, 2023 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB106 LB107

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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Sen. Carol Blood
Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Electioneering communication reporting requirement considered

March 24, 2023 admin Sen. Carol Blood, LB9

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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Sen. Rick Holdcroft
Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Bills would require election changes

March 24, 2023 admin Sen. Rick Holdcroft, LB457 LB193 LB808

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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Health and Human Services 

Ban on gender-altering procedures for minors advanced after cloture vote

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 admin Sen. Kathleen Kauth, LB574

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.

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Revenue 

Tax credit for food donations considered

March 23, 2023 admin Sen. John Fredrickson, LB524

The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill intended to incentivize food donations to Nebraska food banks and pantries.

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Judiciary 

Doula services considered for incarcerated women, juvenile offenders

March 23, 2023 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB581

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.

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Appropriations 

Funds sought for EMS training, reporting system

March 22, 2023 admin Sen. Myron Dorn, LB415

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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Sen. John Fredrickson
Revenue 

Reimbursement for school mental health expenses proposed

March 22, 2023 admin Sen. John Fredrickson, LB527

The Education Committee heard testimony March 21 on a proposal intended to help meet the mental health needs of Nebraska public school students.

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Urban Affairs 

Amendment would tie street car funds to affordable housing

March 22, 2023 admin Sen. Justin Wayne, LB532

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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Sen. Danielle Conrad
Senator features 

Conrad returns to the Legislature

March 17, 2023 admin

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.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Bill would reinstate winner-take-all electoral system

March 17, 2023 admin Sen. Loren Lippincott, LB764

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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Sen. Merv Riepe
Revenue 

Constitutional amendment would end inheritance tax

March 17, 2023 admin Sen. Merv Riepe, LR23CA LB310

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.

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Judiciary 

Death penalty abolition considered

March 17, 2023 admin Sen. Terrell McKinney, LR17CA

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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