Funds sought for foster care transition program
The Legislature would provide funds to expand a program that assists youth transitioning out of the state’s foster care system under a bill considered March 9 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Updates to child abuse, neglect definitions proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would redefine child abuse and neglect in Nebraska.
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Bill would repeal helmet law for certain motorcyclists
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would alter Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet mandate.
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Temporary teaching certificate for veterans considered
Qualifying veterans would receive a temporary certificate to teach full-time in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Leadership positions shuffle as Legislature convenes
Twenty-six members of the Legislature were sworn into office Jan. 4 as the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened for its 90-day first session. That number includes nine re-elected senators, 16 newly elected senators — including two members who have served in the Legislature previously — and one newly appointed senator.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Lawmakers considered an array of measures to expand prison and parole evaluations, provide reimbursement payments to county jails that hold inmates under certain conditions and expand protections to victims of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
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Session Review: Revenue
Among the proposals advanced by the Revenue Committee this session is a package of bills that cut individual and corporate income tax rates, speed up the phaseout of state taxation of Social Security income and expand a program intended to offset property taxes used to fund education.
Read moreTurnback tax expansion, postcard cleanup measure approved
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill passed by senators April 13.
Read moreOmnibus judicial measure approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 13 to an omnibus judicial bill.
Read moreAthletic trainer scope of practice expanded
Senators made a number of changes to the scope of practice of licensed athletic trainers in Nebraska April 12.
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Proposal to add district judge in Douglas County amended, advanced
A bill that would add a district judge to the state’s fourth judicial district was amended to become an omnibus judicial measure and advanced from general file April 8.
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Behavioral health residency proposal advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 31 to a bill intended to boost behavioral health provider capacity in underserved areas of Nebraska after amending it to include a study requirement of the impacts of the AltEn ethanol plant in Mead.
Read moreTurnback tax proposal amended, advanced
Parking facilities for convention centers and arenas would qualify for state turnback tax assistance under a bill advanced from general file March 31.
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