Omnibus retirement bill clears first round
A bill that would make changes to the grievance process in the state’s retirement plan was amended to become an omnibus retirement bill and advanced from general file March 18.
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Update to American civics requirements advances to final round
A bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools was amended and advanced to the final round of debate after a successful cloture motion March 12.
Read moreBill would change transitional foster care program
More Nebraska youth would be eligible for benefits from a transitional care program under a bill considered March 7 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreAdditional violence prevention resources proposed
The state would increase funding for a statewide competitive grant program targeted at violence prevention under a bill considered March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Sexual assault survivor protections sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
Read moreProperty tax “circuit breaker” proposed
Nebraskans whose property taxes are high relative to their incomes could apply for a refundable income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Revenue Committee.
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Correctional system oversight, children’s commission changes proposed
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 20 on two bills that would expand legislative oversight of the state’s correctional system and bring the Nebraska Children’s Commission under the administration of the Legislature.
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Update to American civics requirements stalls on first round
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools stalled on general file Feb. 20.
Read moreSpouse would be default retirement beneficiary
The surviving spouse of a deceased Nebraska retirement system member would be considered the default beneficiary under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee.
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Lawmakers adopt new session rules
After considering several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 23. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to introduce new bills.
Among the 66 measures introduced were:
LB313, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would provide the office of Inspector General of the Nebraska Correctional System with oversight over regional centers;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 132 measures introduced were:
LB13, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide a sales tax exemption for breast pumps and related supplies and exempt breastfeeding from public indecency offenses;
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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read moreSession Review: Executive Board
Legislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
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