Developmental disability entitlement altered, aging resource center pilot extended
An entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was eliminated by a bill passed April 18.
Read moreBottle club licensure, liquor law bill approved
Bottle clubs are required to be licensed under a bill given final approval April 18.
Read moreSenators appointed to mental health oversight committee
The Executive Board of the Legislature announced the appointment of senators to the new State-Licensed Care Facilities Oversight Committee April 18.
Read moreOPS, omnibus retirement bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes numerous changes to the state’s retirement plans.
Read moreStronger scrutiny approved in police misconduct cases
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that eliminates certain conflicts of interest and provides accountability and transparency in Nebraska State Patrol investigations.
Read moreOperation of autonomous vehicles approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will allow driverless cars to travel on the state’s roads.
Read moreChanges approved for workers’ compensation settlements
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreBill sends Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons will represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read moreChild custody cannot be denied due to disability
The Legislature passed a bill April 18 that protects the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read morePeriodic legislative review of occupational licensing laws approved
The Legislature will regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws under a bill passed April 18.
Read moreCivil liability for foster care misrepresentation approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services can be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read moreTax incentive approved for workforce housing construction
Certain cities may use tax increment financing to support the construction of workforce housing under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read morePrairie dog management act repealed
Lawmakers voted April 18 to repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
Read moreRestrictions approved for payday lenders
Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans will be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
Read moreThirteen senators call for special session on tax relief
The speaker of the Legislature told lawmakers April 11 that 13 senators have notified the secretary of state that they wish to call a special session to pass legislation that would reduce property taxes. Several tax relief bills were introduced this session, but none have been successful.
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