Human trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
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College savings account for each Nebraska newborn advanced
A bill that would create two college savings programs advanced from the second round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal to open an account for each Nebraska resident when he or she is born.
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Bill to authorize restraint, removal of students pulled from committee
A bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students was advanced to general file May 21 after a successful procedural motion.
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Human trafficking statute of limitation bill expanded, advanced
A bill that would extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking was amended and advanced from general file May 16.
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Legalization of medical cannabis stalls
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use stalled on general file May 15.
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Criminal justice reforms advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file May 15 that would make several changes to current criminal justice statutes.
Read moreSupport the troops license plates approved
Senators passed a bill May 2 that creates several new specialty license plates.
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College savings proposal amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill intended to make it easier for families and others to contribute to a beneficiary’s state college savings plan.
Read moreBest practices adopted for school resource officers
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that establishes statewide standards for school resource officers.
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Eminent domain compromise advances
Landowners would have the ability to contest the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers under a bill that advanced to select file April 17.
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College savings incentives advanced
A bill that would provide a cash incentive for employers who contribute to an employee’s state college savings plan advanced from general file April 16 after lawmakers amended it to include another college savings proposal.
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Support the troops license plates advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would create several new specialty license plates.
Read moreCompensation disclosure bill approved
Senators passed a bill April 11 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
Read moreLawmakers give second-round approval to bill aimed at wage discrimination
Senators amended and advanced a bill from select file April 4 intended to combat wage discrimination in Nebraska.
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Best practices for school resource officers advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 25 to a bill that would establish statewide standards for school resource officers.
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