DMV cleanup measure, black license plates approved
Fees from a new alternative license plate will help support Nebraskans with developmental disabilities under a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure passed April 10.
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State employee parental leave passed
Parental leave for permanent state employees who give birth or adopt was approved under a bill passed April 10.
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Medicaid bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 that makes a number of changes to state Medicaid provisions.
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Accessible housing requirements approved
A bill aimed at measuring and increasing the number of accessible housing units in Nebraska cleared the final round of debate April 10.
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Insurance coverage required for certain pediatric disorders
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that requires Nebraska insurers to cover treatments for two related pediatric autoimmune disorders that manifest as mental health disorders.
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Certain weapons, substances banned in state Capitol
Entering the Nebraska State Capitol with certain weapons and substances will be prohibited under a bill given final approval April 10.
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Child care assistance eligibility permanently expanded
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that eliminates a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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Nebraska-Ireland Commission established
Lawmakers approved creation of a commission April 10 intended to foster trade relations between Nebraska and the Republic of Ireland.
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Use of campaign funds for security purposes approved
Nebraska candidates and officeholders may expend campaign funds for security purposes under a bill passed April 10.
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State board, commission cleanup measure approved
Lawmakers passed a cleanup measure April 10 that clarifies the elimination or consolidation of several state boards and commissions and accompanying cash funds.
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Work comp injury report confidentiality approved
Certain workers’ compensation first injury report information will be confidential under a bill passed April 10.
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Omnibus consumer protection measure approved
A measure aimed at strengthening consumer protections was approved by lawmakers April 10.
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Retirement cleanup bill approved
Lawmakers passed a cleanup measure related to Nebraska’s public employee retirement systems April 10.
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Public records, hall of fame measure passed
A proposal that addresses open meetings, legal notices, public records and Nebraska Hall of Fame requirements passed April 10.
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Ethanol board, fuel tax updated
Senators updated the structure and funding of Nebraska’s ethanol oversight system under a bill passed April 10.
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