Home brewer bill advances
A bill that would allow non-licensed home alcohol brewers to participate in certain public events advanced from general file Feb. 12.
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Unemployment for family caregivers clears first round
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Paid family medical leave proposed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
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Family caregivers could qualify for unemployment
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read moreChild welfare reporting requirements approved
Reporting requirements regarding the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems are strengthened under a bill passed March 29.
Read moreChild sexual abuse reporting requirement amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill March 15 that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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Child sexual abuse reporting requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Read moreElection communication disclosure bill considered
Certain election communications would be subject to disclosure under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 22.
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Bills would increase taxes on tobacco, cap taxes on cigars
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would raise taxes on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack and another that would limit the tax on cigars.
Read moreIncreased legislative oversight of DHHS sought
The Executive Board considered two measures Feb. 12 that would increase the level of legislative oversight of the state Department of Health and Human Services regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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Senators consider bill to limit child depositions
Children questioned as witnesses in criminal court cases would be given additional consideration under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 23 and 25.
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Participation in EMS compact proposed
Nebraska would join an interstate compact on EMS licensing under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 24.
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In-home cottage food sales considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill would authorize Nebraskans to sell food already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes.
Read moreRiverfront development authority bill approved
A new economic development tool aimed at riverfront areas was given final approval May 3.
Read moreCounty-city sewerage agreements approved
A bill that enables counties and cities to cooperate to build regional sewerage systems received final approval from the Legislature May 3.
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