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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh

Appropriations 

Funding sought to address developmental disability wait list

February 25, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB493

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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Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Proposal would end felon disenfranchisement

February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LR10CA

Nebraskans who have committed a felony other than treason would be able to vote while incarcerated under a proposed constitutional

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Judiciary 

Incarcerated mothers’ rights discussed

February 11, 2021February 12, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB119

A 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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Executive Board 

Investigative committee sought for child welfare contract

February 11, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LR29

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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Health and Human Services 

Bill would change certain vaccination requirements

February 5, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB447

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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Health and Human Services 

Bill would lower organ donor age

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB251

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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Ceremonies 

Day nine bill introduction

January 19, 2021 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB489 LB505 LB508 LB515 LB519 LB520 LB525 LB531 LB539 LB577

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;

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Business and Labor 

Hair discrimination ban vetoed

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

A bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.

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Education 

Campus sexual harassment reporting required

August 12, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB534

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.

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Business and Labor 

Hair discrimination ban approved

August 11, 2020August 14, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.

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Business and Labor 

Ban on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading

August 3, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

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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Business and Labor 

Ban on hair discrimination advanced

March 9, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1060

Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.

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Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh
Government Military and Veterans Affairs 

Constitutional amendment would allow prisoners to vote

February 27, 2020February 27, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LR286CA

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.

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Health and Human Services 

Maternal health care changes sought

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB1170

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.

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Judiciary 

Limitations on gun purchase, possession sought

February 21, 2020 admin Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, LB958

A bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.

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