Proposal to ensure workplace protections considered
The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing Aug. 6 on a proposal that would implement certain protections for meat processing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sen. Tony Vargas
FAFSA completion requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 4 to a bill that would require Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
Read moreJuvenile justice omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Lawmakers reject introduction of worker protection bill
A motion to suspend the Legislature’s rules to permit the introduction of a new bill was unsuccessful July 28.
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Juvenile justice omnibus bill advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file March 10 that would make several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
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Workforce housing bill stalls
A bill intended to expand workforce housing in urban communities stalled on general file March 4.
Read moreBan on facial recognition evidence considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 27 on a proposal to protect personal privacy.
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School panic button program proposed
The state Department of Education would develop an app-based system for public schools to notify users of active shooters and other emergencies under a bill considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read moreLimits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
Read moreNew method proposed for census inmate count
A bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
Read moreAlternative high school equivalency tests proposed
Nebraskans seeking a diploma of high school equivalency would have an option other than the General Education Development tests under a bill heard Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
Read moreFAFSA completion requirement considered
Nebraska students would have to complete and submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school under a proposal heard Feb. 3 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of housing discrimination prohibition considered
Source of income would be a protected category in state housing discrimination law under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
Read moreBill passed to prohibit minor consent defense
Senators passed a bill May 13 that provides stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
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