McKeon brings light touch to the Legislature
If you hear a distinctive belly laugh in the Capitol’s legislative chamber, the hallways or the cafeteria, odds are good that Amherst Sen. Dan McKeon is nearby.
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Bill to update regulation of nicotine alternatives advanced
Lawmakers broadened a measure related to alternative nicotine products to add a 20% wholesale tax before giving the bill first-round approval March 19.
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Health reporting bill debated
A bill that would make a number of changes to reports that the state Department of Health and Human Services is required to provide to lawmakers was discussed on general file March 17 and March 19.
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Reduced continuing ed requirement for rural officers proposed
The number of hours of annual training required for law enforcement officers in less populated Nebraska counties would decrease under a proposal considered March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Bed bug inspections, other housing agency requirements advanced
A measure requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to control bed bug infestations advanced to select file March 20 after lawmakers amended it to include two other bills related to urban affairs.
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Convention center turnback changes approved
A bill intended to aid the development of a proposed convention center in Lincoln received final approval from lawmakers March 20.
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Kratom regulation bill expanded, advanced
Lawmakers amended a proposal to regulate kratom products in Nebraska before giving the bill second round approval March 18.
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Proposal to pare back tax credits, exemptions considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 19 on a proposal to eliminate an array of tax incentives to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Bill would allow expanded all-mail elections
All Nebraska voting precincts could potentially hold elections entirely by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 19.
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Housing assistance for abuse survivors clears first round
A measure that would increase taxes on Nebraska real estate transactions to help meet the immediate housing needs of sex trafficking and domestic violence survivors was expanded and advanced from the first round of debate March 19.
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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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Extended access to lead service line funds considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 18 on a measure intended to ensure that state funds for lead service line replacement remain available for that purpose.
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Measure calls for stop signs at Capitol intersection
The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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Bill would block payment card coding of firearm merchants, registries
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 17 on a measure that would prohibit implementation of merchant category codes in Nebraska that identify firearm retailers.
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Supported employment services task force proposed
The Business and Labor Committee considered a bill March 17 that seeks to improve access to competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
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