Rural broadband provisions approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 intended to encourage expansion of broadband internet service in underserved and unserved areas.
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African American commission created
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 11 that creates a state Commission on African American Affairs.
Read MoreLanguage assessment program for deaf children approved
Senators approved a bill Aug. 11 that requires special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Read MoreOmnibus health licensure bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to state health licensure requirements passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreResilience training; PTSD injury claims approved for first responders
Senators passed a bill Aug. 11 to address the mental health strain experienced by emergency first responders.
Read MoreLand bank options expanded
A bill that broadens the potential use of land banks in Nebraska passed Aug. 11.
Read MoreIncreased transparency for death penalty process amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval Aug. 11 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
Read MoreAffordable housing bill amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to increase the availability of certain types of housing was expanded and advanced to final reading Aug. 11.
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Tax package amended, advanced to final round
A bill combining several major tax proposals advanced to the final round of debate Aug. 11 after a successful cloture motion.
Read MoreProposal to decouple from federal tax change debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal Aug. 6 to decouple Nebraska’s tax code from a federal change made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Proposal to ensure workplace protections considered
The Business and Labor Committee held a public hearing Aug. 6 on a proposal that would implement certain protections for meat processing employees during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
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Bill to ban abortion procedure advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
Read MoreHuman trafficking bill narrowed, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading related to human trafficking was narrowed Aug. 4 after senators voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreCollection of educational, workforce data approved
The state will more closely track educational and workforce outcomes under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 4.
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