Bill aimed at wage discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 14 to a bill intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
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Tipped minimum wage increase stalls
After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read moreChanges proposed to execution protocol
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would increase transparency in death penalty executions.
Read moreGuaranteed legal representation for juveniles discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would ensure that juveniles who appear before the court have legal representation.
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Automatic sealing of juvenile records advanced
A bill meant to tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska advanced from general file March 6.
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LGBTQ workplace protections stall
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity stalled on general file March 5.
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Bill seeks to help veterans find employment
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a bill that would create a new position in the state Department of Labor to assist veterans looking for work.
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Update to American civics requirements debated
Lawmakers continued first-round debate Feb. 22 on a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
Read moreClimate change study proposed
A bill that would require the state to develop a strategic action plan for adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change was considered Feb. 11 by the Executive Board.
Read moreWorkplace LGBTQ protections considered
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 7.
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Study of issues facing Native American women advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
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Juvenile records would be sealed automatically
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill meant to tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska.
Read moreDay seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.
Among the 30 measures introduced were:
LB378, sponsored by Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, which would change helmet provisions for autocycles, motorcycles and mopeds;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 14 to introduce new bills.
Among the 39 measures introduced were:
LB226, sponsored by Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick, which would state intent relating to appropriations for the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Kearney and the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center-Geneva;
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