Prohibition on eminent domain for CO2 pipelines considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a measure intended to protect the property rights of Nebraskans from companies seeking to build carbon dioxide pipelines.
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Referral process proposed for home visiting services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that seeks to create a pathway for voluntary home visiting service referrals by case managers.
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Bill to define male and female for bathroom access considered
A new attempt to limit access to public school bathrooms and locker rooms was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 28.
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Accessibility requirements proposed for state housing assistance
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on two measures intended to ensure that Nebraskans with mobility, hearing or vision impairments can find homes that meet their needs.
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Possible retention proposed for third graders who struggle with reading
Students who fail to demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of third grade could be held back under a measure considered by the Education Committee Jan. 27.
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Workplace safety committee elimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 27 to a bill that seeks to eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees.
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Virtual inspection authorization clears first round
A bill that would authorize virtual inspections of certain residential buildings advanced from general file Jan. 27.
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Omnibus banking bill clears first round
A measure that would make a number of changes to Nebraska banking laws advanced from general file Jan. 27.
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Changes to CPA licensure advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill to select file Jan. 27 intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Bill would authorize music bingo
Nonprofit organizations would be authorized to conduct “music bingo” under a bill considered by the General Affairs Committee Jan. 26.
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Notification requirements considered for mass layoffs, closures
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that seeks to provide state-level notification requirements in Nebraska for businesses experiencing mass layoffs or closures.
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Repeal of in-state tuition for certain immigrant students considered
Certain immigrant students would no longer be eligible for in-state tuition at Nebraska postsecondary institutions under a pair of proposals considered by the Education Committee Jan. 26.
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Measure to repeal health care certificate of need requirements scaled back, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed a bill Jan. 26 that impacts the development of nursing homes and long-term care facilities in Nebraska before giving the proposal first-round approval.
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Pre-approval for certain public health measures advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a measure that would put constraints around community-wide directed health measures.
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Option enrollment measure scaled back, exception for suspension of young students added
A bill aimed at expanding option enrollment for students with Individualized Education Programs received first-round approval Jan. 23 after being significantly scaled back and amended to restore schools’ ability to suspend pre-K through second grade students in certain circumstances.
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