Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 17 to a bill that would codify current practice for state employee maternity leave in Nebraska law, effectively expanding coverage to certain contract employees. The bill also would extend maternity leave to adoptions.
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Creation of a commission intended to foster trade relations between Nebraska and Ireland cleared the first round of debate March 17.
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A measure that would update provisions of law related to the state Department of Veterans’ Affairs advanced from general file March 13.
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A measure that would change requirements governing legal notices in Nebraska was broadened March 5 to address open meeting and public records laws.
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The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that seeks to protect county assessors from trespassing charges in the course of their work.
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A bill that would require the induction of a living individual into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this year was heard Feb. 25 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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A bill that sets new requirements for county boards and commissions when considering a conditional use permit or special exception for livestock siting received final approval Feb. 20.
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The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee considered a proposed constitutional amendment Feb. 11 that would allow Nebraska voters to recall statewide office holders.
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Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a measure that would update notification requirements governing emergency sole source contracts.
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A bill that would create new requirements for petition circulators and sponsors under the Nebraska Election Act was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 4.
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A bill that would set new requirements for county boards and commissions when considering conditional use permits for livestock siting advanced to the second round of debate Jan. 28.
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A measure intended to help combat human trafficking was amended and advanced from general file Jan. 28.
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A new attempt to limit access to public school bathrooms and locker rooms was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 28.
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The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a measure that would expand voting district boundaries in municipal elections to include extraterritorial zoning jurisdictions.
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A proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution that would lower the state’s voting age to 16 was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 22.
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