Hair discrimination ban vetoed
A bill seeking to extend employment discrimination protections was vetoed by Gov. Pete Ricketts Aug. 15.
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Campus 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.
Read moreBill would ensure rights of incarcerated mothers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible.
Read moreHair discrimination would be banned
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections.
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Campus sexual violence report requirement advanced
Public colleges and universities in Nebraska would be required to report information to the Legislature on campus sexual assault and dating violence under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 23.
Read moreProhibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees approved
Pregnant incarcerated women are afforded additional protections under a bill passed May 24.
Read moreBill to clarify protection order process passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read moreDebt collection bill for workers’ comp claims passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
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Prohibition on restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 9 to a bill that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
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