Legislature adjourns sine die, 15 senators depart
The second session of the 108th Legislature adjourned sine die April 18.
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Colorectal cancer screening coverage updated
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a measure that changes provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
Read MoreCivil practice proposal approved
A measure that makes several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure was passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreRevenue cleanup package amended, advanced
A package of tax-related proposals advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after lawmakers amended several of its provisions, including those related to special retail districts and electric vehicle charging stations.
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Bill gutted to become civil practice proposal, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 4 that would make several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure.
Read MoreOmnibus health services bill approved
Senators passed a bill March 28 that makes a number of changes to laws governing the licensure and provision of health services in Nebraska.
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Innovation hub measure amended, advanced
A proposal to update the Nebraska Innovation Hub Act advanced to the final round of debate March 26 after lawmakers amended it to limit the number of special retail districts that could be created statewide.
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Age verification for adult website access clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 27 to a measure that would require websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
Read MoreRecognition of tribal involuntary commitment orders clears second round
A proposal meant to facilitate cooperation between tribal, state and local authorities regarding involuntary commitment of tribal members was amended and advanced from select file March 25.
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Safe haven expansion clears first round
Senators advanced a bill to select file March 20 that would expand safe haven provisions for infants in Nebraska.
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Amateur athlete income bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill March 18 that would make changes to state law regarding name, image and likeness income opportunities for student athletes.
Read MoreBroadened omnibus health services bill clears second round
An omnibus health services bill was broadened to include four additional measures heard by the Health and Human Services Committee and given second-round approval March 15.
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Cash amusement device regulations amended, advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would impose a revenue tax and increase fees on mechanical amusement devices in Nebraska.
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Colorectal cancer screening bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a measure that would change provisions related to insurance coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
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Partisan elections for certain public power districts advanced
An attempt to move public power and irrigation district elections to a partisan format was narrowed and advanced from general file Jan. 26.
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