Religious freedom protections sought
Nebraskans could not be compelled to violate their religious beliefs unless essential to further a compelling state interest under a
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Deceptive interview methods could be prohibited in juvenile cases
The use of deceptive questioning of juveniles in connection with a crime would be prohibited under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 19.
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Inheritance tax proposal amended, advanced
A proposal to cut inheritance tax rates and increase exemption amounts advanced to the final round of debate Jan. 20 after lawmakers amended it to ensure step relatives receive the same inheritance tax treatment as beneficiaries who are blood relatives.
Read MoreBill would prevent school tax credit reduction
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a proposal intended to prevent a tax credit based on school property taxes paid from falling below its current amount.
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Expanded perinatal mental health screening proposed
A bill to expand mental health screening for women who have recently given birth was heard Jan. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreCommittee advances bill to speed up Social Security income tax phaseout
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a proposal to speed up the eventual elimination of state taxation of Social Security income and voted to advance the measure to the first round of debate.
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DNA collection for felony charges advanced after cloture
A bill that would require forensic evidence to be collected upon arrest for certain felony charges advanced from select file Jan. 19 following a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreDay nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 19 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreBill would expand farm-to-school program
Early childhood education programs would be included in the Nebraska Farm-to-School program under a bill considered Jan. 18 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreBoard ownership of wheat varieties considered
The state board that promotes Nebraska’s wheat industry could own and sell wheat varieties under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Early childhood workforce bill considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a measure designed to help stabilize Nebraska’s early childhood workforce.
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Prairie dog management changes proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on proposed changes to a law authorizing county boards to control black-tailed prairie dogs on property within the county.
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Affordable housing plans discussed
Nebraska municipalities would have more flexibility in creating affordable housing plans under a bill considered Jan. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 18 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Tax relief, prisons and water policy top governor’s priority list
Gov. Pete Ricketts revealed his upcoming budgetary and legislative priorities in his State of the State address to lawmakers Jan. 13.
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