Lead testing and outreach bill passed
A bill creating a lead poisoning prevention program was passed by the Legislature April 4. LB1038, introduced by Omaha Sen.
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Blood-lead testing and outreach bill advanced
A bill that would create a lead poisoning prevention program was advanced from general file March 22. LB1038, introduced by
Read moreBill would repeal roads funding passed last year
A bill that would eliminate the distribution of sales tax revenue for future road construction projects was discussed in a
Read moreBill would increase access to healthful food
People living in underserved communities would have greater access to healthful, affordable food under a bill discussed in an Agriculture
Read moreBill to require MUD district elections stalls
A bill requiring that metropolitan utilities district (MUD) board members be chosen by district elections failed to advance from select
Read moreBill to abolish death penalty laid over
Senators began debating a bill on general file Jan. 26 that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty. LB276, introduced by Omaha
Read moreBill would clarify reporting requirements of sexual misconduct in schools
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would clarify reporting requirements for alleged acts of illegal
Read moreBill would require MUD district elections
Metropolitan utilities districts (MUD) board members would be chosen by district elections under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 12.
Read moreSession convenes; bills introduced
Lawmakers convened Jan. 4 to begin bill introduction for the 102nd Legislature, second session. Among the measures introduced were: •
Read moreVeto sustained on healthful food financing program
The governor’s veto of a bill that would have provided a financing program to improve access to healthful foods in
Read moreHealthful food financing program reconsidered, passed
A financing program to improve access to healthful foods in underserved communities was reconsidered and passed by lawmakers May 18.
Read moreFinancing program for healthful food outlets stalls
A bill that would have created a financing program to improve access to healthful foods in underserved communities failed to
Read moreConservation program for at-risk youth approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 11 to a bill creating a conservation program for at-risk youth. LB549, introduced by Omaha
Read moreVeto sustained on child lead testing bill
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would require lead testing of children failed May 3.
Read moreGovernor vetoes blood lead level testing bill for children
A lead testing bill passed by the Legislature April 20 that would require the testing of children attending public and
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