Net metering changes considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on two bills that would modify Nebraska’s net metering laws.
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Bill would prohibit short-term rental bans
Nebraska 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 MoreBill would require PDMP registration
The 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 MoreBill would require correctional demographic data report
Lawmakers 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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Changes proposed for parole board
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on two bills addressing the duties and membership of the state Board of Parole.
Read MoreEarned time incentives proposed
Individuals incarcerated within the state Department of Correctional Services system could reduce their sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10.
Read MoreBill would continue child care reimbursement changes
A 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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Property tax requests would require joint public hearing
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.
Read MoreGood time changes proposed for county jail inmates
Individuals incarcerated in county jails would start earning credit toward their sentences earlier under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 10.
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Required reporting of incarceration costs discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill meant to create fiscal transparency in the criminal sentencing process.
Read MoreStatewide school threat reporting system considered
Nebraska would broaden an existing school safety pilot program under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of to-go alcohol sales considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill intended to expand off-premises alcohol sales in Nebraska.
Read MoreLandlord responsibility for bed bug infestations sought
Certain Omaha landlords would be required to provide bed bug inspections and treatment under a bill considered Feb. 9 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would reduce tax on certain alcoholic beverages
Taxes on ready-to-drink cocktails would be significantly lowered under a bill considered Feb. 8 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Student Discipline Act updates considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would change several provisions in the Student Discipline Act related to suspension, expulsion and mandatory reassignment.
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