Bill would prohibit minor consent defense
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would provide stronger sexual assault protections.
Read MoreThe Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreA bill that would make several changes to Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) procedures for inmates in restrictive housing and solitary confinement was heard Feb. 27 by the Judiciary Committee.
Read MoreMunicipalities could levy additional taxes on wireless services only with voter approval under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreThe Executive Board considered four proposals regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process Feb. 14.
Read MoreMember pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would create a fifth individual state income tax bracket and additional taxes on incomes of more than $1 million.
Read MoreSenators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 18 to introduce new bills.
Among the 73 measures introduced were:
LB413, sponsored by Plymouth Sen. Tom Brandt, which would change application submission deadlines under the Nebraska Advantage Act;
Read MoreThe 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read MoreThe provision of health insurance to individuals in temporary custody and rules governing property appraisers, public adjustors and payday and short-term lenders were among the topics considered by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee this session.
Read MoreLaw enforcement transparency, workers’ compensation settlements and workforce development training were among the employment issues addressed by legislators this session.
Read MoreThe Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill April 18 that will help injured workers receive settlement payments more efficiently.
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