DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill after amending it to include several other transportation-related proposals.
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Changes to judges’ retirement system clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a measure that would make several changes to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges.
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Gaming updates amended to add progressive jackpots, advanced
Lawmakers amended a measure on select file March 5 to include a proposal to authorize progressive jackpot games before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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Guardianship requirements, client cap advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a proposal that seeks to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
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Bill to require DED grant awards clears first round
A program aimed at benefitting Nebraska’s small businesses would be required to award a minimum dollar amount of grant funds under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Legislative oversight measure clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a cleanup proposal March 4 related to legislative oversight.
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Apprenticeship registry measure broadened, advanced
A bill that would create a registry for apprenticeships in Nebraska was broadened to become an omnibus business measure before being advanced to select file March 4.
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Cigarette tax increase to offset Medicaid costs stalls on first round
A bill that would use additional cigarette tax revenue to help cover state Medicaid costs stalled on general file March 4 after a failed cloture motion.
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Medical cannabis changes clear first round
A measure that would create registries for medical cannabis patients and caregivers was amended to instead provide structure for the implementation of medical cannabis regulations and given first-round approval March 4.
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Work comp injury report confidentiality amended, advanced
After approximately six hours of debate spanning three days, lawmakers reached a compromise March 3 and advanced a bill that would make workers’ compensation first injury reports confidential.
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Bills would restrict mask usage by on-duty law enforcement
Two measures aimed at prohibiting on-duty law enforcement officers from concealing their identities were considered Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure narrowed, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would prohibit rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency was returned to select file Feb. 27 and amended to apply only when the emergency affects transportation.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted Feb. 27 to lower revenue projections over the next two fiscal years in their last meeting before debate begins on possible budget adjustments.
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Fentanyl enhancement, controlled substance cleanup passed
A measure that enhances penalties for certain drug offenses involving fentanyl was given final approval Feb. 27.
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Study of missing Black women and children authorized
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska was given final approval Feb. 27.
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