The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 22 on a bill that would create a pilot program to offer doula services for pregnant incarcerated individuals and juvenile offenders.
Read MoreA bill introduced in the Judiciary Committee March 16 would prohibit possession of deadly weapons in the Nebraska State Capitol and on surrounding Capitol grounds.
Read MoreA bill intended to increase access to direct cash assistance for low-income families in Nebraska was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee March 8.
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The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska public schools serve free meals to all students.
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Child welfare reform, licensure requirements and vaccine exemptions were among the measures considered by the Health and Human Services Committee this session.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 13 intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska.
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A bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 1.
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Excavators would be required to give notice to homeowners prior to breaking ground under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 25.
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The Executive Board advanced measures this session that established legislative committees to investigate a child welfare contract and provide oversight to the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers, as well as a task force to study implementation of a mental health crisis line.
Read MoreA bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska did not advance from select file May 18 after a motion to end debate and force a vote on the proposal failed.
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A bill that seeks to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from general file May 11.
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Lawmakers established a committee March 29 to investigate the bidding process for service provision in one of the state’s child welfare service areas.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill intended to alleviate a wait list for developmental disability services in Nebraska.
Read MoreNebraskans who have committed a felony other than treason would be able to vote while incarcerated under a proposed constitutional
Read MoreA bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
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