Human trafficking statute of limitation bill expanded, advanced
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.
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Budget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 8 to the state’s $9.3 billion budget package. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget enacted during legislative sessions held in odd-numbered years.
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Expanded informed consent for abortion stalls
A bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
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College savings incentives advanced
A bill that would provide a cash incentive for employers who contribute to an employee’s state college savings plan advanced from general file April 16 after lawmakers amended it to include another college savings proposal.
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Tipped minimum wage increase stalls
After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read moreTreatment center licensure bill approved
Lawmakers approved a bill March 7 that allows mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure.
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Eminent domain restriction fails to advance
A bill that would curtail certain uses of eminent domain failed to advance from general file Feb. 27.
Read moreFamily planning bill introduced
Family planning services would be covered by Medicaid under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
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Treatment center licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow a mental health substance use treatment facilities that use locked rooms to retain licensure advanced to select file Feb. 8.
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Expanded tax incentive considered for college savings plan accounts
Grandparents and other extended family members would be eligible for a tax incentive on contributions they make to a beneficiary’s college savings plan account under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Education Committee.
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Specialty license plates considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
Read moreChanges proposed to correctional investigation process
Criminal activity within the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services would be investigated externally under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 30.
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Legalization of medical cannabis considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use.
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Bill would allow certain treatment centers to remain open
Alcohol treatment facilities that use locked rooms would be allowed to remain in business under a bill considered Jan. 24 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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