Civil practice proposal approved
A measure that makes several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure was passed by lawmakers April 11.
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Sen. Danielle Conrad
Bill gutted to become civil practice proposal, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill April 4 that would make several updates to Nebraska’s laws governing civil practice and procedure.
Read MoreOccupational licensure bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 29 aimed at alleviating certain occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
Read MoreProviding menstrual products in schools proposed
Nebraska school districts would be required to provide menstrual products and dispensers in all middle and high school girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms under a proposal considered Feb. 12 by the Education Committee.
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Year-round daylight saving time effort fails to advance
A bill intended to spare Nebraskans from changing their clocks twice a year failed to advance from general file Feb. 5.
Read MoreOccupational licensure bill amended, advanced
Senators broadened an occupational licensure bill to add creation of a professional registry for interior designers before giving the measure second-round approval Jan. 30.
Read MoreSchool lunch debt collection ban proposed
School districts would be barred from contracting with debt collection agencies to collect students’ outstanding lunch or breakfast debt under a measure considered by the Education Committee Jan. 23.
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Easing of occupational licensure clears first round
Senators advanced a bill from general file Jan. 22 aimed at alleviating some occupational licensure regulations in Nebraska.
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Conrad returns to the Legislature
When Lincoln Sen. Danielle Conrad left the Legislature due to term limits in 2015, after serving for eight years, she recalls thinking that one should “never say never” when it comes to returning to politics. But she embraced the opportunity for a shift in focus.
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Bed-and-breakfast regulation changes proposed
State law regulating bed-and-breakfast establishments in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered March 14 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would strengthen criminal disclosure limits
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that seeks to strengthen existing limits on an employer’s ability to inquire about an applicant’s criminal history.
Read MoreBill would increase child welfare provider rates
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would increase child welfare provider rates in Nebraska.
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Bill would increase workforce housing caps
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would update provisions under the Middle Income Workforce Housing Investment Act.
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State child tax credit proposed
Nebraska families could receive a state tax credit of $1,000 per child under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreCounty jail program funding sought
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on a bill that seeks to help certain counties enhance treatment, rehabilitation and diversion programming.
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