Inflation adjustment proposed for renewable energy tax rate
The tax on owners of renewable energy generation facilities would be indexed to inflation under a proposal heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
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Expanded duties sought for physician assistants
A bill to change the scope of practice for physician assistants was discussed Jan. 24 during a Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
Read moreJudicial pardon process would be more efficient, transparent
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would expedite pardon hearings.
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Guaranteed legal representation for juveniles stalls
A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.
Read moreLimitations on juvenile confinement amended, advanced
The Legislature amended and advanced a bill from select file Jan. 24 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
Read morePublic power district authority to develop biofuels proposed
Nebraska’s public power districts could develop and manufacture biofuels under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read moreClarification of child forensic interview procedures discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would clarify who can access forensic interviews of children in cases of child abuse or neglect.
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Exemption from bar exam proposed
Law school graduates would have one less requirement to meet under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 23.
Read moreBill would create in-home barber permit
Licensed barbers would be allowed to offer in-home services under a bill discussed by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 23.
Read morePetroleum leak remediation fund extension proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would extend the deadline for reporting petroleum storage tank leaks under the Petroleum Release Remedial Action Act.
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Legislative finding on land and water rights proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a proposed legislative finding regarding the separability of groundwater rights and land ownership.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 60 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
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Campus sexual violence report requirement advanced
Public colleges and universities in Nebraska would be required to report information to the Legislature on campus sexual assault and dating violence under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read moreBill would create new interstate compact
A bill that would create the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact was discussed Jan. 22 in a Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
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School aid increase proposed to reduce property taxes
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a proposal to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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