Measure would lower voting age to 16
A proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution that would lower the state’s voting age to 16 was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 22.
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Fee updates proposed for water and waste programs
Livestock producers would pay for a greater share of their state environmental oversight costs under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 21.
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Veteran benefit assistance rules proposed
A bill that would create rules governing individuals who advise, assist or consult on veteran benefit matters for compensation was considered Jan. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Chief justice notes successes, challenges amid budget pressures
In his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 22, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke praised lawmakers for funding the judicial branch during the last legislative session despite ongoing budget pressures.
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Local regulation of swimming pools considered
The state no longer would set minimum safety requirements for public swimming pools under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Bill would require training in domestic abuse counseling
A bill that would require mental health practitioners in Nebraska to complete continuing education in domestic abuse counseling was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 21.
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Study of missing Black women and children proposed
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska was considered Jan. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
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Changes to CPA licensure considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a measure intended to increase licensure access to those seeking to become certified public accountants in Nebraska.
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Alternative license plate proposals considered
New alternative license plates would honor women veterans and support University of Nebraska museums under bills heard Jan. 20 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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Nest program expansion proposed
A measure that would expand eligible uses of Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts was considered Jan. 20 by the Education Committee.
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Adult and child protective services registry changes advance
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill that would establish an appeals process for individuals before their names are added to either of two state registries dealing with abuse, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable adults and children.
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Day nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 20 to continue introduction of new bills.
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Property tax hearing attendance rule amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 20 to a bill intended to increase accountability for local governments seeking to raise property taxes.
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Proposal to end unfunded state mandates stalls
A proposed constitutional amendment that would require the Nebraska Legislature to provide full reimbursement to political subdivisions for any new program or expansion of an existing program stalled on general file Jan. 16.
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