Omnibus health services bill clears final round
Lawmakers passed a measure April 10 that makes a number of changes to health service provision in Nebraska.
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Sen. Beau Ballard
Retirement cleanup bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a cleanup measure from general file March 12 related to Nebraska’s public employee retirement systems.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure approved
Senators passed a measure March 6 prohibiting rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency that affects transportation.
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Changes to judges’ retirement system clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a measure that would make several changes to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure narrowed, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would prohibit rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency was returned to select file Feb. 27 and amended to apply only when the emergency affects transportation.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to give the governor more discretion over where rideshare companies are permitted to use dynamic pricing during a state of emergency.
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Regulatory framework proposed for recreational vehicles
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure intended to ensure certain RV dealers in Nebraska are treated fairly by manufacturers.
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Bill would expand municipal election district boundaries
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a measure that would expand voting district boundaries in municipal elections to include extraterritorial zoning jurisdictions.
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Bill would require training in domestic abuse counseling
A bill that would require mental health practitioners in Nebraska to complete continuing education in domestic abuse counseling was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 21.
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Bill to require school cardiac emergency plans advanced
Senators advanced a measure from first-round debate Jan. 16 that would require Nebraska school districts to develop a cardiac emergency response plan, on assurances from the introducer that the measure would be narrowed on select file.
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Session Review: Business and Labor
Lawmakers considered several proposals this session relating to paid sick leave, the state’s minimum wage and other employment benefits and hiring practices.
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Session Review: Nebraska Retirement Systems
Senators approved several measures this session that make changes to various retirement systems.
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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.
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Compromise amendment rejected, paid sick leave restrictions advanced to final round
Lawmakers 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.
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State patrol changes delayed, school retirement bill passed
A measure that makes changes to two of the state’s retirement systems was given final approval April 30.
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