Asian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would create a commission to address the concerns of Asian American in Nebraska.
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Bill would authorize workers’ compensation for COVID
Essential workers exposed to COVID-19 on the job could receive compensation under a bill heard March 1 by the Business and Labor Committee.
Read moreBill seeks improved public records access
Information subject to the Nebraska Public Records Act would be more accessible under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read moreBill would end creation of sanitary and improvement districts
Nebraska cities no longer would be able to create new sanitary and improvement districts under a bill considered Feb. 16 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read moreGood time changes proposed for county jail inmates
Individuals incarcerated in county jails would start earning credit toward their sentences earlier under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10.
Read moreUnemployment benefit increase proposed for parents
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill to provide additional unemployment benefits for Nebraskans with dependent children.
Read moreBill would repeal eviction postponement standard
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a proposal to give judges increased discretion during eviction court proceedings.
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Compensation proposed for first responders’ families
Families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty would receive a one-time death benefit under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 25.
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Business and Labor
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered several measures this session to provide increased worker protections, expand wage and benefit options and collect workforce development data.
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Collection of educational, workforce data approved
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 4.
Read moreOmnibus judiciary bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read moreState claims bill amended, advanced
Claims against the state would be approved by a bill advanced from general file July 24.
Read moreCollection of educational, workforce data advanced
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill advanced from general file July 22.
Read moreOmnibus labor bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 21 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
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