Affordable 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.
Read MoreManaged care changes adopted
A bill that changes provider notification procedures for state-contracted managed care companies that deliver Medicaid services passed Aug. 4.
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FAFSA completion requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 4 to a bill that would require Nebraska students to submit a federal college financial aid application before they graduate from high school.
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Tax-increment financing changes amended, advanced
A bill intended to make certain redevelopment projects easier advanced from general file Aug. 4.
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Earlier parole eligibility clears first round
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was advanced from general file Aug. 4.
Read MoreOmnibus judiciary bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that makes several changes to judicial procedure.
Read MoreChild care provider background checks established
More Nebraska child care providers must undergo a federal background check under a bill passed Aug. 3.
Read MoreHealth data board established
Lawmakers passed a bill Aug. 3 that creates a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange.
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