Bill would require reporting of electioneering communication
Additional reporting for certain types of political expenditures would be required under a bill considered March 4 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Sen. Carol Blood
Bill would require contraceptive insurance coverage
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would require an individual or group health insurance plan or self-funded employee benefit plan to include coverage for certain contraceptives.
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Purple star designation for military friendly schools proposed
Nebraska schools that take measures to welcome military-connected students would receive a special designation under a proposal considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
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Limited immunity sought for violent crime victims, witnesses
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill meant to encourage people to report violent crimes.
Read moreBill would adopt occupational therapy interstate compact
Occupational therapists licensed in Nebraska would be able to practice in certain other states under a bill considered Jan. 28 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read moreOmnibus health licensure bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read moreStudent mental health considerations approved
A bill meant to prioritize students’ mental health was passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read moreOmnibus health licensure bill clears second round
A Health and Human Services omnibus bill was amended and advanced from select file July 20.
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Student mental health considerations advanced
A bill that seeks to prioritize students’ mental health was advanced from general file March 5.
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Health and human services omnibus bill advances
A bill that would allow licensed barbers to offer in-home services was amended to become an omnibus health bill and advanced from general file March 3.
Read moreProtection of consumer data discussed
Consumers would have more control over how their data is used and distributed under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 4.
Read moreBill would create in-home barber permit
Licensed barbers would be allowed to offer in-home services under a bill discussed by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 23.
Read moreBill would create new interstate compact
A bill that would create the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact was discussed Jan. 22 in a Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
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Deceptive trade practice tied to food labeling put on hold
Violating state law regarding food labels would be a deceptive trade practice under a bill debated on general file Jan. 15.
Read moreDay six bill introduction
Senators introduced 22 measures on the sixth day of bill introduction Jan. 15.
LB1000, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would direct any registration fees from fantasy contests to the early childhood and childcare workforce;
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