Omnibus transportation bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 6 containing several transportation measures.
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Omnibus banking bill advances
A bill that would change the Nebraska Model Business Corporation Act was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file March 5.
Read moreCareer-readiness, dual-credit education funding sought
The Legislature would provide additional funding for career-readiness and dual-credit education initiatives under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
Read moreDay nine bill introduction
Senators introduced 58 new measures on the ninth day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
Read moreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read moreSession Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Insurance coverage for children’s hearing aids and behavioral health services were addressed this session, along with regulation of automatic teller machine fees and real estate licenses.
Read moreSession Review: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs
Election law, tourism merchandising, public records law and open meeting rules were discussed by lawmakers this session.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship donations stalls
A bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school stalled on general file May 13.
Read moreOmnibus election bill passed
A bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
Read moreIn-school behavioral health reimbursement clarified
A bill that clarifies coverage of behavioral health services provided in a school setting passed April 11.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health reimbursement amended, advanced
A bill that would require insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools advanced to final reading April 2.
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Bill to clarify in-school behavioral health coverage advances
A bill requiring insurance companies in Nebraska to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools received first-round approval March 18.
Read moreGreater polling place accessibility sought
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would make polling sites more accessible to voters with limited mobility.
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Texting while driving would become primary offense
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would make texting while driving a more serious offense.
Read moreClarification of in-school behavioral health coverage sought
Insurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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