The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills that would expand eligibility for a state program that provides a system of supports for state wards as they transition out of the foster care system.
Read MoreMore Nebraskans would be eligible for subsidized child care assistance under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreThe University of Nebraska would develop a plan to help the state mitigate and adapt to the effects of extreme weather events or climate change under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreThe Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would create a legal and regulatory framework for the geologic storage of carbon dioxide in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill meant to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible was heard by members of the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would allow certain visitors to bring electronic communication devices into the state’s correctional facilities.
Read MoreThe Legislature would establish a committee to investigate the quality of care and related staffing issues in one of the state’s child welfare service areas under a proposal considered Feb. 10 by the Executive Board.
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The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on two bills that would modify Nebraska’s net metering laws.
Read MoreNebraska counties would no longer be able to ban property owners from renting their property through Airbnb and other short-term rental companies under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would require most prescription drug prescribers and dispensers to register with the state’s prescription drug monitoring program.
Read MoreLawmakers would have a clearer understanding of individuals involved in the state’s correctional system under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 11.
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Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills addressing the duties and membership of the state Board of Parole.
Read MoreIndividuals incarcerated within the state Department of Correctional Services system could reduce their sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10.
Read MoreA bill that would make permanent a temporary change in the way Nebraska child care providers are reimbursed through a federal program was considered Feb. 10 by the Health and Human Service Committee.
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Political subdivisions seeking to increase the amount of property taxes they collect would have to hold a joint public hearing under a bill considered Feb. 10 by the Revenue Committee.
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