Bill advanced to clarify protection order process
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 30 to a bill that would update application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read MoreSenators advanced a bill from general file April 23 that would provide stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval April 23 to a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 25 that would require a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreSomewhere in Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh’s home sits a neglected trunk. It was handed down by her mother and is filled with the relics of a previous life of “free time”—before having children and before deciding to run for the Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, a proposal to offer paid family and medical leave stalled on general file March 20.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill to select file March 18 that would require the state’s building code to adopt standards for radon-resistant construction for new houses.
Read MoreThe administrator of the Nebraska State Capitol Building would be required to provide a space to express breast milk under a bill considered March 15 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreCommunity colleges, state colleges and the University of Nebraska would be required to adopt policies on dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking under a bill heard March 12 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 6 that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would expand protections against discriminatory housing practices.
Read MoreGrandparents and other extended family members would be eligible for a tax incentive on contributions they make to a beneficiary’s college savings plan account under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
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