Autism screening requirement proposed
School boards would require children to be screened for autism spectrum disorder under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Education Committee.
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Broadband access map, data repository proposed
The 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 MoreGreater accessibility sought for legislative video
Nebraskans would have expanded access to video of legislative proceedings under a bill heard Feb. 8 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreBill would prohibit TIF use by casinos
Casinos 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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Cap on school district property tax increases stalls
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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Farm-to-school program expansion advanced
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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Additional authority for environmental regulator proposed
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.
Read MorePretrial 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.
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