Bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids passed over
A bill that would bar the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids in Nebraska was passed over on the final round of debate May 30 at the request of the introducer.
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Cloture attempt on medical cannabis regulation fails
A proposal seeking to regulate and tax medical cannabis in Nebraska after approval of two ballot initiatives last November stalled on the first round of debate May 20 following a failed cloture motion.
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Elimination of SNAP eligibility sunset date amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was returned to select file May 14 and amended to include a measure that seeks to strengthen work requirements for the program.
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Tax incentives pared back
Lawmakers gave final approval April 30 to a bill that rolls back various recently enacted tax incentives.
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Bill to broaden practice authority for certified nurse-midwives advanced
A bill that seeks to provide Nebraska certified nurse-midwives with full practice authority was given first-round approval April 24 after senators rejected an effort to add two additional proposals to the measure.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains amended, advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Proposal to pare back tax incentives amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a proposal to roll back an array of business tax incentives to help address Nebraska’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Feedlot exemption bill scaled back, advanced
A measure originally intended to create uniformity in the feedlot industry under Nebraska law was narrowed significantly before being advanced to the second round of debate April 2.
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Limits to state minimum wage advanced after cloture vote
After eight hours of first-round debate, senators advanced a bill April 1 that would limit scheduled increases to the state’s minimum wage and establish a separate, lower wage for young Nebraskans.
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Licensing reciprocity advanced for marriage and family therapists
A bill that would allow marriage and family therapists from other jurisdictions to more easily obtain a Nebraska license was expanded and given first-round approval March 31.
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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 6 that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Bills to regulate medical cannabis considered
The General Affairs Committee heard joint testimony March 3 on a pair of bills that seek to regulate, tax and establish licensure for medical cannabis in Nebraska following approval of two ballot initiatives by voters last November.
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Increases to senator pay, compensation commission proposed
Two proposed constitutional changes related to Nebraska lawmakers’ salaries, along with a third option, were considered by the Executive Board Feb. 24.
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