Medication abortion bill passed
A bill that requires medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions passed May 30 after a successful cloture vote.
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Medication abortion bill amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from select file May 23 after a successful cloture vote.
Read moreRestorative justice bill passed
The use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed May 13.
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Medication abortion bill advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from general file May 7 after a successful cloture vote.
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Expanded informed consent for abortion stalls
A bill that would require medical providers to provide additional information to women seeking abortions stalled on general file April 29.
Read moreVolunteer emergency responder tax credit clarified
Lawmakers passed a bill April 26 intended to simplify administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act.
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Restorative justice bill clears first round
Senators gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would expand the use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska.
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Volunteer emergency responder tax credit clarifications advanced
A bill intended to simplify the administration of the Volunteer Emergency Responders Incentive Act was advanced from general file April 8.
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Bill would expand informed consent for abortion
Medical providers would be required to provide additional information under a bill heard March 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read moreSession Review: Business and Labor
Law enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read moreChanges approved for workers’ compensation settlements
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreEarly miscarriage commemorative certificates approved
A bill authorizing the provision of a commemorative certificate of nonviable birth for early miscarriages passed April 11.
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Changes to workers’ compensation settlements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 4 to a bill that would help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
Read moreEarly miscarriage commemorative certificates advance
A bill that would authorize the provision of a commemorative certificate of nonviable birth for early miscarriages cleared the first round of legislative debate March 28.
Read moreBill proposes drug tests for certain unemployment recipients
A failed drug test could mean a loss of unemployment benefits under a bill discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 22.
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