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.
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Bill 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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Developmental disability waiver advances
A bill intended to supplement existing services for children with developmental disabilities in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 1.
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Northeast highway expansion proposed
A bill to encourage highway expansion through additional state funding was heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 31.
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Basic skills requirements for teaching candidates considered
Teaching candidates no longer would be required to pass a standardized test to demonstrate proficiency in basic reading, writing and math under three bills heard Jan. 31 by the Education Committee.
Read MorePublic-private transportation partnerships discussed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 31 on a proposal to allow certain public-private partnerships for transportation projects in Nebraska.
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Pharmacy benefit manager regulation advanced
Senators advanced from general file Feb. 1 a bill that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
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Cloture attempt fails on changes to state truancy law
A bill that would provide additional resources to students with excessive school absences stalled on select file Jan. 31 after a failed cloture motion.
Read MoreProposal would end unfunded mandates
The Nebraska Legislature would be required to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program under a proposed constitutional amendment heard Jan. 28 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreExpanded prison, parole evaluations discussed
A bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 27 would require an independent contractor or academic institution to evaluate Nebraska’s prison and parole programs.
Read MoreConvention of the states proposal passed after cloture vote
Senators passed a resolution Jan. 28 to authorize Nebraska’s participation in a convention of the states.
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