Bill would lower colorectal screening age
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would lower the insurance coverage age for a colorectal cancer screening from 50 to 45.
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Bill would restrict conditional use permits
Delinquent property taxpayers in Nebraska would no longer be able to receive conditional use permits or tax increment financing under a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Updates to state’s racetrack casino regulations sought
The General Affairs Committee heard two bills Jan. 24 that would refine regulation of Nebraska’s voter-approved horse racetrack casinos and the commission that oversees them.
Read MoreBill would extend adoptive parental leave
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow some adoptive parents to take a leave of absence regardless of the adopted child’s age.
Read MoreIncreased compensation proposed for first responders’ families
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would increase a one-time death benefit available to families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty.
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Bill to speed up Social Security income tax phaseout advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 25 to a proposal to speed up the eventual elimination of state taxation of Social Security income.
Read MoreBill would expand keno options
A bill to allow digital keno in Nebraska was heard Jan. 24 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Budget adjustments offered
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 24. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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Statute of limitations on child sexual assault discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would change the statute of limitations for child sexual assault cases.
Read MoreInformed consent sought for stem cell therapy
Nebraskans would have to agree in writing to receive certain stem cell therapies under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would eliminate concealed handgun permit requirement
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
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Chief justice hails Nebraska coronavirus response, notes challenges
Focusing on the courts’ continuing pandemic response, Chief Justice Michael Heavican of the Nebraska Supreme Court delivered his State of the Judiciary address to lawmakers Jan. 21.
Read MoreProposals to limit school district tax increases considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on two bills that, with some exceptions, would cap annual increases in the amount of property taxes collected by public school districts.
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Amended convention of the states proposal advanced
An amended resolution to authorize Nebraska to participate in a convention of the states advanced from select file Jan. 20.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 95 new measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 20.
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