Senators advance bill to pay for special session expenses
On the opening day of floor debate Aug. 7, lawmakers gave first-round approval to a measure that would appropriate funds for expenses incurred during the special session.
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Session Review: Judiciary
Changes to Nebraska’s criminal justice system, additional consumer protections and updates to the state’s safe haven law were among the topics considered by the Judiciary Committee this session.
Read MoreTax relief proposal amended to remove rate increase, advanced
A proposal to generate state revenue that would be used to provide additional property tax relief advanced to the final round of debate April 10 after senators amended it to strike a proposed sales tax rate increase.
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School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance
A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file April 5 after a failed cloture motion.
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Family caregiver credit, other revenue measures advanced
A proposal intended to help Nebraskans who incur expenses when caring for a family member cleared the first round of debate March 28 after lawmakers amended it to include nearly a dozen other tax measures.
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Age verification for adult website access clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 27 to a measure that would require websites containing sexually explicit content to verify a user’s age.
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Veto of syringe services programs sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill allowing local jurisdictions to implement Syringe Services Programs fell short March 12.
Read MoreSyringe services bill vetoed, override motion filed
A bill that allows local jurisdictions to permit public and behavioral health organizations to implement Syringe Services Programs was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen March 4.
Read MoreBill permitting syringe services programs passed
A bill shielding public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members passed Feb. 29.
Read MoreSyringe services bill amended, advanced
Senators amended and gave second-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from prosecution for drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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Prohibition on evicting children, school employees proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that seeks to protect certain residents from being evicted during the school year by amending the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
Read MoreOccupational licensure bill amended, advanced
Senators broadened an occupational licensure bill to add creation of a professional registry for interior designers before giving the measure second-round approval Jan. 30.
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Bill permitting syringe services programs advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs, and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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Bill introduction begins
Senators reconvened Jan. 3 to begin introduction of new bills.
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Session Review: Health and Human Services
Measures intended to restrict abortion and gender affirming care for minors, address the state’s health care workforce shortage and increase access to behavioral health services were among the proposals considered by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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