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.
Read MoreExpansion of sex offender registry considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 4 to add applicable human trafficking offenses under the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act.
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Elimination of cash bail proposed
Judges no longer could set cash bond as a condition for pre-trial release under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 4.
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Bill would require reporting of electioneering communication
Additional reporting for certain types of political expenditures would be required under a bill considered March 4 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would allow tax benefits for K-12 tuition
Nebraska educational savings plan trust accounts could be used to pay private elementary and high school tuition under a bill heard March 4 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreElection Day holiday proposed
Statewide general election day would become a state holiday in Nebraska under a bill considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Limited firearm possession in schools discussed
The Judiciary Committee considered a proposal March 3 to broaden the exemption for who can legally carry a firearm in a Nebraska school.
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Holidays recognizing Juneteenth, Malcolm X proposed
June 19 and Malcolm X’s birthday would each become new state holidays under bills considered March 3 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would allow state to issue bonds to finish expressways
The state highway commission could issue up to $400 million in bonds over the next six years to speed completion of the state’s expressway system under a bill considered March 3 by the Revenue Committee.
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Expansion of self-defense statute proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 3 meant to strengthen an individual’s right to self-defense.
Read MoreAsian American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would create a commission to address the concerns of Asian American in Nebraska.
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Bills would strengthen pharmacy benefit manager regulation
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard joint testimony March 2 on two bills that would regulate pharmacy benefit managers in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill would require home inspector registry
Home inspectors in Nebraska would be required to register with the state under a bill considered March 2 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreMore notice, grace period proposed for concealed carry renewals
The Judiciary Committee heard two proposals March 3 to increase flexibility in Nebraska’s concealed handgun permit renewal process.
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