Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
Read moreThe Education Committee considered proposals this session to update Nebraska’s civic education standards, reimburse school districts for mental and behavioral health expenses and authorize teachers to physically restrain violent students.
Read morePublic benefit requirements, licensure changes and pharmacy practice updates were the top health and human services issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreLawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read moreSenators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read morePregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read moreLawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Senators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
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