Update to American civics requirements debated
Lawmakers continued first-round debate Feb. 22 on a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools.
Read MoreLawmakers continued first-round debate Feb. 22 on a bill that would update social studies requirements for Nebraska schools.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill that would require political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
Read MoreCorn would become Nebraska’s official state vegetable under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Executive Committee.
Read MoreGrandparents and other extended family members would be eligible for a tax incentive on contributions they make to a beneficiary’s college savings plan account under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony on three bills Jan. 31 that would require out-of-state internet retailers to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
Read MorePolitical subdivisions such as counties and schools would be required to hold a public hearing and vote before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases under a bill heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreSenators continued the introduction of new bills Jan. 22.
Among the 111 measures introduced were:
LB495, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Justin Wayne, which would provide for collection of data on student disciplinary actions;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 15 to introduce new bills.
Among the 57 measures introduced were:
LB261, sponsored by Bennington Sen. Wendy DeBoer, which would require use of redistricting maps drawn using state-issued computer software;
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 132 measures introduced were:
LB13, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would provide a sales tax exemption for breast pumps and related supplies and exempt breastfeeding from public indecency offenses;
Read MoreThe 106th Nebraska Legislature convened Jan. 9 for its 90-day first session. Thirteen new members and 13 re-elected senators were sworn into office, and lawmakers elected chairpersons of the Legislature’s standing committees.
Read MoreThe Education Committee advanced bills this session that would require special instruction for students with dyslexia, allow an exemption from a prekindergarten teacher certification requirement and create a fund to pay for social workers to connect students to behavioral and mental health care services.
Read MoreLegislative oversight, performance audit reporting requirements and redistricting concerns topped the list of Executive Board issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreOccupational licensure reform and public benefits topped the list of health and human services issues considered by lawmakers this session.
Read MoreA bill that makes numerous changes to licensure requirements for health-related occupations passed April 18.
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