Paid sick leave limitations approved
Senators passed a measure May 28 intended to clarify provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters that guarantees paid sick leave.
Read MoreSenators passed a measure May 28 intended to clarify provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters that guarantees paid sick leave.
Read MoreLawmakers ultimately rejected a compromise amendment May 13 after initially adopting it during the second-round of debate on a bill that would narrow provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters to guarantee earned paid sick leave.
Read MoreA measure that makes changes to two of the state’s retirement systems was given final approval April 30.
Read MoreA measure on final reading that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the School Employees Retirement System based on its actuarial funding level was returned to select file April 28 to delay implementation of changes to the State Patrol Retirement System.
Read MoreLawmakers gave select file approval April 24 to a measure that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the school employees retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 17 to a measure that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the school employees retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
Read MoreAfter eight hours of debate spanning four days, lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 28 intended to clarify provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters that guarantees paid sick leave.
Read MoreA bill intended to aid the development of a proposed convention center in Lincoln received final approval from lawmakers March 20.
Read MoreMembers of the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 14 on a measure that would gradually reduce the state’s contribution to the school retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
Read MoreThe state would help fund a major highway project east of Lincoln under a bill heard March 4 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would provide state-funded scholarships for Nebraska foster youth and their siblings to attend private schools.
Read MoreA bill intended to aid the development of a proposed Lincoln convention center advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 7 after lawmakers amended it to ensure transparency in the process.
Read MoreNebraska businesses would receive a tax benefit for paying employees’ relocation expenses under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MorePet insurance, expanded access to preventive health screenings and creation of a “regulatory sandbox” topped the list of measures considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 18 that creates a state regulatory framework for the sale of pet insurance and requires parity in insurance reimbursement rates for telehealth providers.
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