Timeline for abuse complaint reviews advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Committees
Workers’ compensation privacy bill considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 25 on a bill that would keep certain workers’ compensation reports private.
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ATM fee change clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file March25 that would change certain ATM fees.
Read moreSales tax exemption for certain public power equipment advanced
Power poles and power lines owned by a city or public power entity would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill advanced from general file March 25.
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Best practices for school resource officers advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would establish statewide standards for school resource officers.
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Renewable chemical production tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would create a tax credit for Nebraska companies that use agricultural products to produce sustainable materials and renewable chemicals.
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Bill would stipulate Title X requirements
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 21 that would specify requirements for Nebraska recipients of federal funds that subsidize reproductive health care.
Read moreBeginning farmer tax credit clarifications proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 20 on two bills that would clarify the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners could make under an existing tax credit program.
Read moreEnhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements approved
Senators passed a bill March 21 meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes.
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Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
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Healthy soils task force advanced
A 17-member task force would develop a plan to improve soil health in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file March 21.
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Bill would expand informed consent for abortion
Medical providers would be required to provide additional information under a bill heard March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreAmerican civics requirements updated
Lawmakers passed a bill updating social studies requirements for Nebraska schools March 21.
Read moreBill guarantees free communication for inmates, attorneys
An inmate is guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill passed by the Legislature March 21.
Read moreAutomatic sealing of juvenile records approved
A bill that will tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska passed March 21.
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