Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 190 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18.
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Legislative rule changes considered
The Rules Committee considered 58 possible changes to the permanent rules that govern legislative proceedings during a marathon public hearing
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Session Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law updates, an evaluation of state procurement practices and Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states were addressed this session by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
Read moreOmnibus child welfare bill approved
Senators passed an omnibus child welfare measure April 13.
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Elimination of concealed handgun permit requirement stalls
A bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit stalled on select file after an unsuccessful cloture motion April 11.
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Abortion ban ‘trigger’ bill stalls on first round
A bill that would ban all abortions in Nebraska if states are given full regulatory authority over the procedure stalled on general file April 6 after an unsuccessful cloture motion.
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Abortion ban pulled from committee
A bill that would ban all abortions in Nebraska if states are given full regulatory authority over the procedure was placed on general file March 25 after a successful procedural motion.
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SNAP eligibility expansion advanced
A bill that would eliminate a lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for felony drug convictions advanced from general file March 22.
Read moreOmnibus child welfare bill amended, advanced
Senators added provisions to an omnibus child welfare measure before giving it second round approval March 8.
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Bill to eliminate concealed handgun permit requirement pulled from committee
A bill that would eliminate Nebraska’s permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun was placed on general file March 8 after a successful procedural motion.
Read moreNEST account payments for student loans advanced
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to repay student loans under a bill advanced from general file March 2.
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Bill would expand authorized abortion practitioners
More medical professionals would be authorized to perform abortions in Nebraska under a bill considered Feb. 24 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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