Session Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
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Exclusion of noncitizen population from redistricting process discussed
A portion of Nebraska’s redistricting process would exclude the state’s noncitizen population under a bill debated on general file April 9.
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Title X compromise reached, state budget adjustments advance
Lawmakers reached a compromise on Title X provisions in the state’s mainline budget March 28, amending and advancing the bill to final reading.
Read moreUrban affairs omnibus bill debated
A bill intended to clean up language in state law related to the governing of cities was amended on general file March 20.
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No Title X compromise; state budget adjustments stall
Lawmakers failed to reach a compromise during second-round debate March 21 on the state’s mainline budget bill, resulting in a cloture vote that fell three votes short.
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Direct primary care pilot program clears first round
A bill that would create a state employee pilot program for direct primary care was advanced from general file March 12.
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Creation of 911 service committee advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill March 9 that would improve access to 911 services throughout the state.
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Sales tax requirements for internet sellers advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 6 to a bill that would require some retailers without a physical location in Nebraska to collect state sales and use tax, pending a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in June.
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Investigational drug use bill advanced
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill advanced from general file March 1.
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Changes proposed to state claims process, state vehicle identification
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would make a number of technical revisions to current statute.
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Senators consider bill to limit child depositions
Children questioned as witnesses in criminal court cases would be given additional consideration under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 23 and 25.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
On the final day of bill introduction, senators introduced 57 bills.
These included:
LB1093, sponsored by Fremont Sen. Lynne Walz, which would create the Office of Inspector General of Nebraska Public Health;
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Handgun permit fee increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, state agency structure and oversight and an attempt at statewide regulation of firearms were among the issues addressed by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Updating procedures for drivers, expediting new road construction and merging two state agencies were among the transportation bills considered by the Legislature this session.
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