Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Jan. 14 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
Read moreDay five bill introduction
Senators introduced 25 new measures on the fifth day of bill introduction Jan. 14.
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Senators convened Jan. 8 to introduce new bills.
Among the 120 measures introduced were:
LB755, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide for and change home services permits for barbers, cosmetology and nail technology;
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Among the issues considered by members of the Business and Labor Committee this session were strengthening worker protections, raising the tipped minimum wage and expanding unemployment benefits and family leave.
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Lawmakers considered measures this session to ensure fair treatment for minors engaged in the court system, legalize medical cannabis and provide additional oversight of the state correctional system.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Senators expanded license plate options and addressed call spoofing and a number of infrastructure concerns this year.
Read moreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
Read moreCollege 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.
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