Bill to change secretary of state administrative fees debated
A measure that would change a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office stalled during general file debate March 11.
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NEST program changes advanced
Nebraskans could deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 3.
Read moreBill would limit Medicaid waiver applications
A bill that would prevent Nebraska from seeking waivers from the federal government for programs related to people eligible under Medicaid expansion was considered Feb. 27 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Proposal to curb unexpected medical bills advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that would reduce “surprise billing” for emergency medical care.
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Bill seeks to add more school water fountains
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would require new school buildings to provide a minimum number of water fountains for students.
Read moreFree speech protections for student journalists, advisers stalls
A bill to expand protections to student journalists and their advisers stalled on select file Jan. 31.
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Guaranteed legal representation for juveniles stalls
A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.
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Exemption from bar exam proposed
Law school graduates would have one less requirement to meet under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 23.
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Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Free speech protections for student journalists, advisers advanced
A bill to expand protections to student journalists and their advisors advanced from general file Jan. 14.
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
Read moreDay three bill introduction
Senators introduced 35 new measures on the third day of bill introduction Jan. 10.
LB905, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would provide for a fee on single-use checkout bags and for a program to provide reusable checkout bags to the public;
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, additional budget requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
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