Injury leave for school employees approved
School employees will receive injury leave if they are injured by another person while at work under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
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Ban on hair discrimination amended, returned to final reading
A bill on final reading that seeks to extend employment discrimination protections was amended Aug. 3 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreHemp program updated
Senators updated the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act Aug. 3 to harmonize it with new federal regulations.
Read MoreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund created
A bill to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction passed Aug. 3.
Read MoreStudent-teacher relationship policy requirement approved
Nebraska public and private schools must create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill passed by lawmakers Aug. 3.
Read MorePrescription drug access measure approved
Medicaid recipients cannot be denied certain prescription medication coverage under a bill that passed Aug. 3.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill passed
A bill that makes numerous changes to election procedures in Nebraska passed Aug. 3.
Read MoreNEST program changes approved
Nebraskans may deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill passed by the Legislature Aug. 3.
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Affordable housing bill advanced
A bill that would expand availability of certain types of housing advanced to select file Aug. 3 after discussion spanning several days.
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Police oversight boards considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony July 31 on a bill that would require certain Nebraska cities to establish citizen police oversight boards.
Read MoreSecretary of state fee increase approved
Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a measure that changes a number of business administrative fees collected by the Nebraska secretary of state’s office.
Read MoreArt funding changes, creative district plan approved
Lawmakers gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes a technical change to the budgeting process of the Nebraska Arts Council and authorizes creative districts.
Read MoreLegislative YRTC oversight bill approved
A bill that provides greater legislative oversight for the state’s youth rehabilitation centers passed July 31.
Read MoreOmnibus municipal bill passed
Senators gave final approval July 31 to a bill that makes several changes to state law governing cities and villages.
Read MoreTransportation load limit exception approved
Farmers will have expanded transportation options under a bill passed by the Legislature July 31.
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