Funding sought to address developmental disability wait list
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill intended to alleviate a wait list for developmental disability services in Nebraska.
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Proposal would end felon disenfranchisement
Nebraskans who have committed a felony other than treason would be able to vote while incarcerated under a proposed constitutional
Read moreIncarcerated mothers’ rights discussed
A bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read moreInvestigative committee sought for child welfare contract
The Legislature would establish a committee to investigate the quality of care and related staffing issues in one of the state’s child welfare service areas under a proposal considered Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
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Bill would change certain vaccination requirements
Vaccination requirements at child care facilities licensed under the Child Care Licensing Act in Nebraska would be updated under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 4.
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Bill would lower organ donor age
The minimum age to choose to be an organ donor on a Nebraska state ID or drivers license would be lowered under a bill considered Feb. 4 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
Among the 104 measures introduced were:
LB489, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, which would require a financial stability and service capability analysis for certain state contracts;
Read moreHair discrimination ban vetoed
A bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.
Read moreCampus sexual harassment reporting required
Public colleges and universities in Nebraska must submit a biennial report on sexual harassment and Title IX compliance to the Legislature under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.
Read moreHair discrimination ban approved
A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.
Read moreBan on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
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Ban on hair discrimination advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Constitutional amendment would allow prisoners to vote
Individuals convicted of most felonies in Nebraska would no longer lose their right to vote under a constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreMaternal health care changes sought
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would makes several changes to state law regarding health care delivery for pregnant women and new mothers.
Read moreLimitations on gun purchase, possession sought
A bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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