Strengthening of address confidentiality advanced
A measure intended to strengthen confidentiality laws related to the residences of members of certain professions in Nebraska cleared the first round of debate April 29.
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Sen. Jana Hughes
Nicotine alternative regulations updated
A measure that updates regulation of alternative nicotine products was given final approval April 25.
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Bill to update regulation of nicotine alternatives advanced
Lawmakers broadened a measure related to alternative nicotine products to add a 20% wholesale tax before giving the bill first-round approval March 19.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding proposed
A bill that seeks to reduce local property taxes by increasing state funding for public schools was considered Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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Amendments to property tax plan proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Aug. 7 on two potential additions to their anticipated property tax relief proposal.
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Gradual school levy cap reduction, additional state aid proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony July 29 on a proposal to reduce the maximum school district property tax levy over the next decade, directing more state aid to public schools.
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Day three bill introduction
Lawmakers introduced 64 measures on the final day of bill introduction July 29.
Read MorePrescription drug donation program created
Nebraska will establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill passed April 11.
Read MorePrescription drug donation program clears first round
Nebraska would establish a program to allow the donation of prescription drugs under a bill advanced from general file Feb.
Read MoreVape registry, online sales ban proposed
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that seeks to reduce access to vaping devices by minors in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill seeks to ease foster care transition
Youth who age out of the state’s foster care system would receive additional records and documents under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 24.
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Legislature gains energetic spirit in Hughes
For a fitness-minded lawmaker like Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, serving in the Legislature can present many pitfalls.
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Nursing workforce measure considered
A bill intended to alleviate a nursing workforce crisis in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 22.
Read MoreVaping excise tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a proposal to impose a state excise tax on vaping products.
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Bill would expand optometry scope of practice
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would authorize optometrists to perform selective laser trabeculoplasty— a procedure commonly used for glaucoma treatment that reduces intraocular pressure.
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