Senators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
Read moreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to introduce new bills.
Among the 73 measures introduced were:
LB413, sponsored by Plymouth Sen. Tom Brandt, which would change application submission deadlines under the Nebraska Advantage Act;
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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 moreThe provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read moreLaw enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read moreThe Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read moreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read moreLawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreProviders of short-term, delayed deposit loans will be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill passed by lawmakers April 18.
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A portion of Nebraska’s redistricting process would exclude the state’s noncitizen population under a bill debated on general file April 9.
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Providers of short-term, delayed deposit loans would be required to provide more information to borrowers under a bill advanced by lawmakers April 6.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
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Lawmakers debated a measure April 4 intended to address retirement system pension obligations for employees in the Omaha Public School District.
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The Executive Board considered a measure Feb. 21 that seeks to increase the pay of Nebraska lawmakers.
Read morePublic notification would be required before local law enforcement agencies could accept immigration enforcement responsibilities under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
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