Virtual meeting bill clears first round
City councils, county boards and other political subdivisions would have greater flexibility to meet virtually under a bill that advanced from general file March 15.
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Mental health insurance requirements advance
Senators gave first-round approval March 15 to a bill that would create insurance reimbursement parity for mental health telehealth services.
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Telehealth access proposed for medical abortion
A bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth was considered by members of the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Bill would ban release of private donor information
A proposal meant to protect the privacy of certain personal information was heard March 11 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Statewide school safety reporting system advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 11 to a bill that would broaden an existing school safety pilot program.
Read MoreExtended TIF repayment approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 11 that implements the provisions of a constitutional amendment approved by Nebraska voters in 2020.
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Legalization of medical cannabis proposed
A bill that would approve certain forms of cannabis for medical use was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee March 10.
Read MoreCompensation for first responders’ families advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 10 to a bill that would provide a one-time death benefit to families of Nebraska first responders killed in the line of duty.
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Full tax exclusion for military retirement pay advanced
Nebraskans could exclude all of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax under a bill that advanced from the first round of debate March 10.
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Bill broadened to include to-go alcohol sales, advanced
Lawmakers amended a bill to create a package of changes to Nebraska’s liquor laws before advancing it from general file March 9.
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Audiology, speech-language compact advances
A bill that would pave the way for Nebraska to join an interstate compact for audiologists and speech-language pathologists advanced from general file March 9.
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Telehealth expansion clears first round
Nebraskans would have greater access to telehealth services under a bill advanced from general file March 9.
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Fines for late reports advanced
Cities, counties and other political subdivisions in Nebraska could be fined for filing late reports with the state under a bill that advanced from general file March 9.
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Teaching certification reciprocity for military spouses advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill intended to speed the issuance of teaching certificates to military spouses.
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Bostar follows own path to the Capitol
Before Lincoln Sen. Eliot Bostar decided to run for the Nebraska Legislature, he asked for guidance from an old friend: Bill Moyers.
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