Political ad disclaimer change clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 1 to a bill that would change disclaimer requirements for political advertisements.
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Sen. Megan Hunt
Changes to use of foster youth Social Security benefits advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill that seeks to reform the use of Social Security benefits received by eligible Nebraska foster children.
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Ban on conversion therapy for minors proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 27 on a measure that would prohibit conversion therapy for minors in Nebraska.
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Both options to end yearly time change advanced to final round
Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under two proposals given second-round approval March 11.
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Competing year-round time bills advance
Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under two proposals given first-round approval Feb. 20.
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Veto of syringe services programs sustained
An attempt to override the governor’s veto of a bill allowing local jurisdictions to implement Syringe Services Programs fell short March 12.
Read MoreSyringe services bill vetoed, override motion filed
A bill that allows local jurisdictions to permit public and behavioral health organizations to implement Syringe Services Programs was vetoed by Gov. Jim Pillen March 4.
Read MoreBill permitting syringe services programs passed
A bill shielding public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members passed Feb. 29.
Read MoreSyringe services bill amended, advanced
Senators amended and gave second-round approval Feb. 14 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs and pharmacies from prosecution for drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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Prohibition on evicting children, school employees proposed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that seeks to protect certain residents from being evicted during the school year by amending the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
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Bill permitting syringe services programs advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a bill that would protect public or behavioral health programs, and pharmacies from drug paraphernalia offenses when distributing clean, hypodermic needles to community members.
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Constitutional amendments would protect reproductive freedom
The question of reproductive rights in Nebraska would be put directly to voters under a pair of constitutional amendments heard by the Health and Human Services Committee March 16.
Read MoreSNAP eligibility expansion sought
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would remove the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
Read MoreWorkplace sexual orientation, gender identity protections considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would prohibit employers from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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SNAP eligibility expansion advanced
A bill that would eliminate a lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for felony drug convictions advanced from general file March 22.
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