Prohibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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Medication abortion bill advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.
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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.
Read moreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from general file April 16.
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Call spoofing bill advanced
A bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
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Legislature gains a radical pragmatist in Hunt
By the time Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt wrote the business plan for Hello Holiday—a boutique that supports the work of local designers, artists and activists—she already had founded or co-founded a bridal accessory business, a shared co-working space and a nonprofit with the goal of reducing harassment at Omaha nightclubs and bars.
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Immigration enforcement proposals considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 28 on two proposals that would govern how Nebraska law enforcement agencies enforce immigration policies.
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Cloture attempt on SNAP eligibility change fails
Senators rejected an attempt March 27 to force a first-round vote on a bill that would remove a lifetime ban
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Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
Read moreTelehealth access considered for medical abortion
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.
Read moreBill would require emergency contraception information for assault survivors
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would require hospitals to offer more information to sexual assault survivors.
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Tipped minimum wage increase stalls
After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read moreUpdate 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 expand voting by mail
All Nebraska voting precincts could allow voting by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 6.
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LGBTQ workplace protections stall
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity stalled on general file March 5.
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