Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
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Bill to expand land banks considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks.
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Incentives sought for affordable housing development
A bill that would provide incentives for construction of low-income housing was considered Feb. 19 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill would require voter approval for wireless taxes
Municipalities could levy additional taxes on wireless services only with voter approval under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Grant funds proposed for 211 service
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would provide grant funding to a statewide health and human services referral program.
Read moreReal estate license changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 19 to a bill that would make changes to the education requirements for new real estate licensees in Nebraska.
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Brandt brings rural issues to the Capitol
Sen. Tom Brandt never envisioned being a politician. The fourth-generation farmer from Plymouth was content working his 1,100 acres, but the misconceptions that some Nebraskans had about rural life bothered him.
Read moreChanges to dental hygienist licensure sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 14 that meant to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
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Proposed sales tax hike would pay for property tax credits, school aid
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would raise the state sales tax rate, end several state sales and use tax exemptions and impose a surtax on high incomes to pay for additional property tax credits and state aid to public schools.
Read moreBill would ban police as school resource officers
Police officers no longer would have a regular presence in Nebraska schools under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read moreChanges sought for nail technology, body art
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would make several changes to state law regulating nail technology and tattoo artists.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read moreBill would end recall petitions
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a
bill to end the petition process to recall elected public officials in Nebraska.
Critical infrastructure public records bill clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill intended to protect information related to critical infrastructure in Nebraska.
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