Bill would repeal educator obscenity exemption
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would repeal a legal protection given to certain educators.
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Tax exemption sought for ethanol inputs
Certain products used to manufacture ethanol would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreNew penalties proposed for rioting, assault
A bill heard Feb. 24 by members of the Judiciary Committee would define rioting in state law and create new and expanded punishments.
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Bill seeks to curb child sexual abuse
Nebraska schools would provide child sexual abuse prevention training to students, teachers and parents under a bill considered Feb. 23 by the Education Committee.
Read moreTax credit for parent of stillborn child proposed
The parent of a stillborn child could claim a state income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Revenue Committee.
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Senators adopt new session rules
After approving several changes, senators adopted their permanent rules Jan. 21. The rules of the Legislature govern the legislative process and generally are adopted at the beginning of each biennium.
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Public forum requirement proposed
Governmental entities would have to allow a public forum during all meetings subject to the state Open Meetings Act under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreMedication 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.
Read moreMedication 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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