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Sen. Anna Wishart
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Funds sought for possible Lincoln convention center

February 1, 2023 admin Sen. Anna Wishart, LB709

A proposal considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Jan. 31 could provide a partial funding source for a future convention center in Lincoln.

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Microchip bill seeks to meet federal program requirements

February 1, 2023 admin Sen. Mike McDonnell, LB617

A proposal that would attempt to align Nebraska’s economic development structure with the requirements of a federal microchip grant program

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Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill would allow creation of ‘silent’ trusts

February 1, 2023 admin Sen. Christy Armendariz, LB711

The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow the creation of silent trusts — also referred to as confidential trusts — in Nebraska.

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Sen. Tom Briese
Business and Labor 

Youth minimum wage considered

January 31, 2023 admin Sen. Tom Briese, LB15

The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would create a youth minimum wage and a training wage for certain new employees in Nebraska.

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Education 

Retention program for Nebraska teaching graduates considered

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 admin Sen. Lynne Walz, LB519

A new loan program would require graduates of the state’s teacher education programs to teach in Nebraska public schools under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.

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Education 

Teacher recruitment and retention grants proposed

January 31, 2023 admin Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, LB385

Nebraska would offer $5,000 grants to recruit and retain new teachers under a bill heard Jan. 30 by the Education Committee.

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General Affairs 

Bill would expand farm winery provisions

January 30, 2023 admin Sen. John Lowe, LB259

Farm wineries would be authorized to sell alcoholic beverages produced by other manufacturers under certain circumstances under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 30.

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Sen. Julie Slama
Banking Commerce and Insurance 

Bill targets political use of state funds

January 30, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB67

The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill intended to ensure that state funds not be used for political purposes.

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Sen. Tom Brewer
Judiciary 

Repeal of concealed handgun permit requirement considered

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Tom Brewer, LB77

A bill that would remove the requirement for a concealed handgun permit in Nebraska was heard in the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.

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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Asian American commission proposed

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Rita Sanders, LB2

The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to create the state Commission on Asian American Affairs.

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Health and Human Services 

Bill would expand optometry scope of practice

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Jana Hughes, LB216

The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would authorize optometrists to perform selective laser trabeculoplasty— a procedure commonly used for glaucoma treatment that reduces intraocular pressure.

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Revenue 

Sales tax exemption for twine used in agriculture proposed

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. Julie Slama, LB96 LB941

Twine used to bale hay would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a proposal heard Jan. 27 by the Revenue Committee.

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Health and Human Services 

Behavior analyst licensure proposed

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. John Fredrickson, LB123

Behavior analysts could become licensed and practice independently in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 26.

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Judiciary 

Exemption to school firearm prohibition considered

January 27, 2023 admin Sen. George Dungan, LB17

A bill that would add off-duty peace officers to the list of individuals allowed to carry a firearm on school property was heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.

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Judiciary 

Suicide prevention strategy for gun owners considered

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 admin Sen. John Fredrickson, LB314

The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that seeks to create a point of intervention for an individual who is buying a gun for the purpose of suicide.

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