Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
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Seat belts would be required for school vehicles
All newly purchased school vehicles in Nebraska would be equipped with seat belts under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 4.
Read moreFood assistance eligibility changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two proposed eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Specialty license plates considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
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Additional money sought for gambling addiction treatment fund
More money would be directed to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund under a bill considered Feb. 4 by the General Affairs Committee.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 154 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 23.
Among the proposals were:
LB589, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers, which would prohibit peace officers from serving as school resource officers;
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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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Legislature convenes, elects leaders
The 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read moreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Occupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreSession Review: Transportation and Telecommunications
Lawmakers approved several measures this session that embrace emerging technology, increase driver safety and expand broadband access throughout the state.
Read moreInvestigational drug use approved
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials may be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill passed April 18.
Read moreInvestigational drug use bill amended, advanced
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 10.
Read moreGreater child seat requirements approved
Child safety seats will get more use under a bill passed by lawmakers March 29.
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Greater child seat requirements advanced
Child safety seats would get more use under a bill advanced by lawmakers March 8.
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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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