Election of medical cannabis commissioners proposed
Members of the General Affairs Committee considered a proposal Feb. 2 that would make the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission an elected board.
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School funding formula overhaul considered
The Education Committee considered a measure Feb. 2 that would use existing property tax relief funds to overhaul Nebraska’s school funding formula with the aim of lowering property taxes statewide.
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Antisemitism policies for schools, universities advanced
A measure that would require Nebraska school boards and postsecondary educational institutions to address antisemitism in their discrimination and harassment policies advanced from general file Jan. 30.
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Puberty blockers, hormone therapy ban for gender dysphoria considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a bill that seeks to prohibit access to hormones and puberty blockers for Nebraskans younger than 19 who are experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Study of missing Black women and children advanced
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska advanced from the first round of debate Jan. 30.
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Tax increase to fund additional workforce housing considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on a measure intended to create a stable funding source for two Nebraska workforce housing programs.
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Bills would cap number of guardianship clients, require monthly visits
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 29 on two proposals that seek to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
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Conditional use permit measure clears first round
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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Municipal natural gas sales authorization clears first round
Certain Nebraska cities could contract with large-scale natural gas users to their mutual benefit under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 29.
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Human trafficking bill narrowed, advanced
A measure intended to help combat human trafficking was amended and advanced from general file Jan. 28.
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Prohibition on eminent domain for CO2 pipelines considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a measure intended to protect the property rights of Nebraskans from companies seeking to build carbon dioxide pipelines.
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Referral process proposed for home visiting services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that seeks to create a pathway for voluntary home visiting service referrals by case managers.
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Bill to define male and female for bathroom access considered
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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Accessibility requirements proposed for state housing assistance
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on two measures intended to ensure that Nebraskans with mobility, hearing or vision impairments can find homes that meet their needs.
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Possible retention proposed for third graders who struggle with reading
Students who fail to demonstrate grade-level reading proficiency by the end of third grade could be held back under a measure considered by the Education Committee Jan. 27.
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