Ban on public accommodation, housing discrimination considered
Individuals could not be denied public service or housing because of their sexual orientation or gender identity under a bill heard Feb. 26 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Bill of rights proposed for youth in state care
Nebraska foster youth in out-of-home placements and in Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Centers would have explicit, enumerated rights under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 28.
Read moreUpdates to mobile landlord and tenant act discussed
Mobile home tenants would have the same rights as residential tenants under a proposal considered by members of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 27.
Read moreExpanded unemployment eligibility considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Jan. 25 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
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Day four bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 51 measures introduced were:
LB213, sponsored by Albion Sen. Tom Briese, which would provide for an efficiency review of state agencies;
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Day three bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 measures introduced were:
LB140, sponsored by Gering Sen. John Stinner, which would change provisions relating to enforcement of railroad safety standards;
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Appropriations
Following the temporary suspension of the legislative session March 16, senators met briefly to provide emergency funding to combat the coronavirus pandemic in Nebraska.
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Business and Labor
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered several measures this session to provide increased worker protections, expand wage and benefit options and collect workforce development data.
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General Affairs
Senators raised the state’s smoking age and changed the regulation of party busses and special designated licenses this session.
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Transportation and Telecommunications
Measures expanding broadband access, easing motor vehicle restrictions and addressing emerging technologies were considered by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee this session.
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Urban Affairs
Proposals to address blighted property, affordable housing needs and municipal law were among the topics taken up by the Legislature this session.
Read moreAbortion procedure banned after cloture vote
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 13 that bans a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Read moreArt funding changes, creative district plan approved
Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council and authorizes creative districts.
Read moreOmnibus municipal bill passed
Senators gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes several changes to state law governing cities and villages.
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