Municipal omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to give certain Nebraska towns more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding was amended to become an omnibus municipal bill and advanced from general file March 11.
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Changes to arts funding amended, advanced
A bill that would make a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council was amended to authorize creative districts and advanced from general file March 11.
Read moreOmnibus transportation bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
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Sexual assault survivor protections advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill March 3 that would create a sexual assault survivor’s bill of rights.
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Education cleanup bill broadened, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 3 to a bill that would make several technical changes to state education law after amending it to include provisions of several other education-related bills.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Repeal of teacher oath, pledge considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would repeal a requirement that teachers and certain other school personnel take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
Read moreRepeal of abortion reversal language considered
Health care providers in Nebraska no longer would be required to provide certain information to women seeking abortions under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would allow campaign funds to cover child care
An elected officials’ child care expenses could be paid for with campaign funds under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Increased transparency for death penalty process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read moreParty bus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read moreAmended party bus bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 6 that would license charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
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Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
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Gender neutral option discussed for driver licenses, state IDs
State government identification forms would recognize gender neutral individuals under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
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Plan sought for creative districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
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