Session Review: Business and Labor
Senators passed several measures this session to expand business opportunities and increased compensation provided to the families of first responders who die in the line of duty.
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Sen. Terrell McKinney
Innovation partnerships authorized
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research, banking and nonprofit economic development corporations in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read moreComputer science education requirement approved
Nebraska students will receive computer science and technology education before graduating from high school under a bill passed April 12.
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Computer science requirement for public schools advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive computer science and technology education before graduating from high school.
Read moreInnovation partnership bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file March 3 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
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Diaper changing accommodations proposed
A bill that would require diaper changing tables in public bathrooms was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 28.
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Museum would honor former state senator
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on a bill to facilitate creation of a museum honoring former state senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha.
Read moreTemporary extension of youth transition program considered
Nebraskans aging out of the Bridge to Independence program could receive $1,000 a month for up to two years under a bill heard Feb. 9 by the Health and Human Services Committee. The program provides a system of supports for state wards and juvenile-adjudicated youth as they transition out of the foster care or juvenile justice systems.
Read moreParole for lifetime sentences, medical conditions proposed
An offender serving a life sentence or who has certain medical illnesses could be eligible for parole under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
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Innovation partnership bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 26 meant to facilitate relationships between technology firms and research institutions in historically underserved areas of Nebraska.
Read moreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 95 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
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Day six bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read moreFinancial literacy requirements adopted
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
Read moreHair discrimination banned
A bill to extend employment discrimination protections was approved by lawmakers April 29.
Read moreFinancial literacy requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 28 to a bill intended to improve the personal finance skills of Nebraska students.
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