Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Surgical technologist standards fail to advance
Lawmakers did not advance a bill from general file Feb. 11 that would establish a registry and a minimum standard of competence for surgical technologists.
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Dental hygienist bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file Jan. 30 designed to address a shortage of dental care providers in rural areas.
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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.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Public benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
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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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Bill to end tax credit advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 9 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
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Bond authority extension for certain NRDs advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 8 that would extend certain bonding authority for an Omaha area natural resources district.
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Expanded cottage food sales advanced
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events advanced from general file April 8.
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New senator is ready for work
Sen. Ben Hansen doesn’t like to sit still.
The new senator from Blair owns two chiropractic clinics, an equipment rental business and a company that turns reclaimed wood into furniture.
Read moreState employee volunteerism bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 18 to a bill that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules for participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
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Bill to delay background checks advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 20 to a bill that would require a prospective employer to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history.
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