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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Sen. Beau Ballard
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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State patrol changes delayed, school retirement bill advanced
A 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.
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School retirement plan changes clear second round
Lawmakers 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.
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School retirement plan changes advanced
Lawmakers 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.
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Paid sick leave limitations amended, advanced after cloture vote
After 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.
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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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Changes to school retirement plan proposed
Members 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.
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State grant for Lincoln’s East Beltway considered
The state would help fund a major highway project east of Lincoln under a bill heard March 4 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Private school scholarships sought for foster youth, siblings
The 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.
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Convention center turnback proposal amended, advanced
A 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 MoreEmployee relocation incentives proposed
Nebraska businesses would receive a tax benefit for paying employees’ relocation expenses under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
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Session Review: Banking, Commerce and Insurance
Pet 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 MorePet insurance, telehealth proposal approved
Senators 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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