Pretrial risk assessment proposed
The state court administrator would develop a pilot program for pretrial risk assessment and services in two Nebraska counties under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3.
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Consumption tax proposal considered
Nebraskans could vote to replace property, income and other current taxes with retail consumption and excise taxes under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Feb. 3 by the Revenue Committee.
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Sexual assault, sex trafficking identity protection considered
The identity of an individual alleging sexual assault or sex trafficking would remain confidential in the period immediately following a reported crime under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3.
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Proposal would end nonpartisan legislative elections
A measure to consider repeal of a constitutional requirement that members of the Legislature be elected on nonpartisan ballots was considered by the Executive Board Feb. 3.
Read MoreBill would promote cancer education
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would create a cancer education program in Nebraska.
Read MoreTax incentives for carbon capture and storage proposed
Companies that capture, transport or store carbon dioxide from anthropogenic sources would qualify for certain tax incentives under a bill heard Feb. 2 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreBill would clarify school retirement rules
The Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would codify current retirement practices and rules for some certified teachers in Nebraska.
Read MoreIncreased security sought for ballot drop boxes
A bill to increase security of ballot drop boxes was heard Feb. 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreMeasure would allow recall of governor, state senators
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Nebraska voters to recall the governor and state lawmakers.
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Capitol maintenance fund proposed
The state would provide $20 million to a newly created fund for projects at the Nebraska State Capitol under a bill considered Feb. 2 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreBill would allow more microdistillery tasting rooms
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a bill that would allow Nebraska microdistilleries — entities that make their own whiskey, gin and other spirits — to operate up to five tasting rooms. Current law limits holders of a microdistillery license to one tasting room.
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Bill would direct pandemic funds to North Omaha
A bill to aid COVID-19 recovery efforts in North Omaha was heard Feb. 1 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreProvider rate bills considered
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on four bills aimed at increasing rates for providers of behavioral health, developmental disability, child welfare and nursing and assisted living facility services.
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Student loan repayment for teachers proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 1 on two proposals intended to address Nebraska’s teacher shortage.
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License plate fees, issuance cycle discussed
A bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 1 would increase the cap on license plate fees and extend the length of license plate issuance cycles in Nebraska.
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