The Redistricting Committee held the second of three public hearings Sept. 15 on proposed plans to redraw congressional, legislative and other political district boundaries.
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Measures to create a school safety reporting system, establish a statewide farm-to-school program and require schools to create health plans for students with seizure disorders were among the proposals advanced by the Education Committee this session.
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Senators established casino gaming regulations, permanently legalized to-go alcohol sales authorized during the pandemic and expanded the type of fireworks that can be sold in Nebraska.
Read moreA bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska did not advance from select file May 18 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use did not advance from general file May 12 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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Senators advanced a proposal from general file May 11 intended to prohibit frivolous coronavirus-related lawsuits.
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Students with excessive school absences could receive additional resources under a bill advanced from general file May 10.
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Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill from general file May 6 that would enact health and safety protections for meatpacking workers during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreNebraskans will have more options when buying fireworks under a bill passed April 29.
Read moreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 28 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
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Companies that build advanced nuclear reactors in Nebraska would be eligible for tax incentives under a bill advanced from general file April 26.
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Nebraskans would have more options when buying fireworks under a bill given first-round approval March 30.
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A bill that would require Nebraska schools to create individualized health plans for students with seizure disorders advanced from the first round of debate March 29.
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Student journalists would have stronger First Amendment protections under a bill advanced from general file March 18 following debate spanning several days.
Read moreMembers of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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