Bill to eliminate concealed handgun permit requirement pulled from committee
A bill that would eliminate Nebraska’s permit requirement to carry a concealed handgun was placed on general file March 8 after a successful procedural motion.
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Computer science requirement for public schools advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill intended to ensure that Nebraska students receive computer science and technology education before graduating from high school.
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Reimbursement discussed for county jails
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to reimburse counties for costs associated with housing defendants who are awaiting competency restoration treatment.
Read MoreBill would update child abuse, neglect definitions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would redefine child abuse and neglect in Nebraska.
Read MoreUpdated climate report, recommendations proposed
The University of Nebraska would use federal coronavirus relief funds to update a nearly decade-old climate change report under a bill heard March 3 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Tribal water system improvements discussed
The state would allocate federal pandemic relief funds to improve municipal water systems owned and operated by Native American tribes headquartered in Nebraska under a bill considered March 3 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Expanded prison, parole evaluations advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 3 that would require evaluation of Nebraska’s prison and parole programs.
Read MoreRural development tax credit increase considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would increase the amount of tax incentives available for livestock modernization or expansion projects and other qualifying rural Nebraska businesses.
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Bill would require state approval for all directed health measures
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would require local public health departments to receive state approval before implementing directed health measures.
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HHS omnibus bill clears first round
A bill that would expand the scope of practice for respiratory therapists was amended to become a health and human services omnibus bill and advanced from general file March 3.
Read MoreBill seeks to curb catalytic converter thefts
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would increase regulations on the sale of used catalytic converters in Nebraska.
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Banking omnibus bill advanced
A bill that would adopt updates to the Insurance Holding Company System Act was amended to become an omnibus banking measure and advanced from general file March 3.
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Income tax deduction for employers of felons clears first round
Businesses that hire felons would receive a state income tax deduction under a bill advanced from general file March 3.
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Tax deduction, tuition waiver for law enforcement officers advanced
A bill that would provide a state income tax deduction to retired law enforcement officers advanced to the second round of debate March 3 after lawmakers amended it to include a tuition waiver for eligible officers.
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Expanded riparian weed control program, other measures advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 3 to a bill that would expand a program intended to control noxious weeds and invasive plant species in Nebraska’s rivers after amending it to include two other proposals heard by the Agriculture Committee this session.
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