The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would require an evaluation of Nebraska Department of Administrative Services procurement practices.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill aimed at prohibiting K-12 students from accessing digital content that is deemed obscene.
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A canal would divert South Platte River flows from Colorado to Nebraska under a bill heard Feb. 9 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a proposal that would use federal pandemic relief funds to assist independent meat processors in Nebraska.
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More funds would be available for projects outlined in a recently enacted state law under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreNebraskans aging out of the Bridge to Independence program could receive $1,000 a month for up to two years under a bill heard Feb. 9 by the Health and Human Services Committee. The program provides a system of supports for state wards and juvenile-adjudicated youth as they transition out of the foster care or juvenile justice systems.
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A bill that would make several changes to laws covering administration of Nebraska’s state retirement programs was amended and advanced from general file Feb. 9.
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A bill providing a process for exemptions to employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates advanced from general file Feb. 9.
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School boards would require children to be screened for autism spectrum disorder under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Public Service Commission would be required to create and maintain an official Nebraska location fabric broadband access map and data repository under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreNebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreCasinos and licensed racetracks would not be allowed to use tax increment financing under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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A proposal to limit annual increases in the amount of property taxes collected by public school districts stalled Feb. 8 after a failed cloture motion.
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Early childhood education programs would be included in the Nebraska farm-to-school program under a bill given first-round approval Feb. 8.
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The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill intended to give a state agency the ability to respond more quickly to the release of pollution.
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