Athletic trainer scope of practice expanded
Senators made a number of changes to the scope of practice of licensed athletic trainers in Nebraska April 12.
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Rural workforce housing program expanded, extended
An effort to increase workforce housing in rural Nebraska communities by updating an existing grant program was approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreLaw enforcement reciprocity process streamlined
The reciprocity process for law enforcement officers to become certified in Nebraska was updated under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreLake development, water recreation projects authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build several water recreation and tourism projects across Nebraska.
Read MorePublic-private transportation partnerships approved
Senators passed a bill April 12 to allow for certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
Read MoreSouth Platte River canal project authorized
Lawmakers approved a proposal April 12 to build a canal to divert South Platte River water from Colorado to Nebraska under a 1923 interstate compact.
Read MoreNatural resources omnibus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 12 containing several measures heard by the Natural Resources Committee this session.
Read MoreCatastrophic livestock mortality measure approved
A bill intended to improve Nebraska’s ability to plan for and respond to emergency catastrophic livestock mortality events passed April 12.
Read MoreBallot measure for expanded air service approved
Voters will decide whether to allow Nebraska’s commercial service airports to enter into certain revenue-sharing contracts with airlines under a measure approved by lawmakers April 12.
Read MoreDMV omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill April 12 that makes a number of changes to laws regarding the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
Read MoreHealthy soils learning community authorized
Lawmakers approved a bill April 12 intended to help farmers adopt practices that protect Nebraska’s soil and water.
Read MoreState liquor laws updated
Senators passed a bill April 12 that provides limited self-distribution rights to Nebraska craft breweries and updates a number of liquor laws in Nebraska.
Read MoreSexual assault, sex trafficking identity protections strengthened
The identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking will be kept confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime under a bill passed April 12.
Read MoreImmunity for certain drug and alcohol offenses clears final round
A bill that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for drug or alcohol offenses for victims and witnesses of sexual assault in certain situations passed April 12.
Read MoreNEST account payments for student loans approved
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts may be used to repay student loans under a bill passed by lawmakers April 12.
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