Regulation sought for fantasy sports
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would regulate fantasy sports in Nebraska.
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Hearing aid coverage for children sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
Read moreReal estate fee waiver approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 28 that waives real estate licensing fees for some veterans and their spouses.
Read moreBreast pump sales tax exemption proposed
Breast pumps and certain breastfeeding supplies would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Revenue Committee.
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Real estate fee waiver advanced
Active duty military members and their spouses would not have to pay a fee to obtain a real estate license in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 25.
Read moreBill would waive real estate license fees for military members
Active duty military members and their spouses would not have to pay a fee to obtain a real estate license in Nebraska under a bill heard Jan. 22 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read moreDay two bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 132 measures introduced were:
LB13, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide a sales tax exemption for breast pumps and related supplies and exempt breastfeeding from public indecency offenses;
Read moreUrban affairs omnibus bill approved
An omnibus Urban Affairs measure was given final approval April 18.
Read moreDevelopmental disability funding priority for military dependents approved
A new funding priority for military dependents with developmental disabilities was created under a bill passed March 29.
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Developmental disability funding priority for military dependents advanced
A bill that would create a new funding priority for military dependents with developmental disabilities was given first-round approval Feb. 28.
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Regulations proposed for unmanned aircraft
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would regulate the use of unmanned aircraft systems in several areas of statute.
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Handgun permit fee increase stalls
Lawmakers voted to indefinitely postpone a bill Jan. 9 that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
Read moreBill introduction begins
Senators convened Jan. 3 to introduce new bills.
Among the 119 bills introduced were:
LB675, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would change provisions relating to correctional overcrowding emergencies;
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Blood brings municipal view to the Legislature
Visitors to the Capitol watching Sen. Carol Blood address a full legislative chamber would never guess that public speaking used to make her uncomfortable.
Read moreOmnibus health licensing bill approved
An omnibus health care licensure bill was given final approval April 24.
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