Resolution to affirm LGBTQ+ inclusivity approved
Lawmakers approved a legislative resolution Aug. 12 asserting protections against employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
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EMS changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 meant to ease the emergency medical service provider shortage in rural Nebraska.
Read MoreHuman trafficking bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 intended to assist victims of human trafficking.
Read MoreMedicaid buy-in program changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 12 that makes changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
Read MoreDental hygienist changes approved
A bill intended to address the shortage of dental care providers in rural Nebraska passed Aug. 12.
Read MoreCampus sexual harassment reporting required
Public colleges and universities in Nebraska must submit a biennial report on sexual harassment and Title IX compliance to the Legislature under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.
Read MoreChild care tax credit expanded
Self-employed child care providers may apply for a state income tax credit under a bill approved by lawmakers Aug. 12.
Read MoreEarly deer hunting permits approved
Certain landowners may apply for a permit to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season under a bill passed by senators Aug. 12.
Read MoreTax exclusion for military retirement income approved
Individuals may exclude half of their military retirement benefit pay from state income tax under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 12.
Read MoreBill to reduce special designated licenses passed
Certain alcohol vendors may expand their operations temporarily without obtaining a special designated license under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreMedicaid rate methodology clarified
A bill that requires the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreSmoking age raised
Lawmakers raised Nebraska’s smoking age Aug. 11.
Read MoreOmnibus banking bill passed
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 that makes a number of changes to state banking laws.
Read MoreNew Native American holiday established
The second Monday in October will be celebrated as Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day in Nebraska under a bill passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreHair discrimination ban approved
A bill that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was passed by the Legislature Aug. 11.
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