Indoor e-cigarette ban passed
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 banning electronic smoking devices inside public buildings in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers pave way for new cemetery
The state of Nebraska will acquire a veterans’ cemetery in Grand Island under a bill passed July 31.
Read MoreAnti-bias and implicit bias training requirement approved
Lawmakers passed a bill July 31 that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
Read MorePublic power biofuel development authorized
Nebraska’s public power districts may develop, manufacture and sell certain biofuels in an effort to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.
Read MoreMunicipal energy bill approved
Senators passed a bill July 31 updating governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
Read MoreCivil War monument authorized
The First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry will be honored under a bill passed July 31.
Read MoreDermatology access expanded
Dermatology services conducted through asynchronous review may be covered by a patient’s individual health insurance under a bill passed July 31.
Read MoreAdministrative, educational changes for youth centers passed
A bill overhauling management and educational programing at Nebraska’s youth rehabilitation and training centers passed July 31.
Read MoreNew checkoff program created
Lawmakers approved a bill July 31 creating a checkoff program for Nebraska dry pea and lentil growers.
Read MoreImmunity approved for emergency child removal
A person assisting a child believed to be in imminent danger will be eligible for legal immunity under a bill passed by lawmakers July 31.
Read MoreStudent mental health considerations approved
A bill meant to prioritize students’ mental health was passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read MoreMental health care directives adopted
Nebraskans will have more control over their future mental health care under a bill passed by the Legislature July 31.
Read MoreProtections adopted for victims of sexual assault
The Legislature passed a bill July 31 that creates a sexual assault victim’s bill of rights.
Read MoreJuvenile justice omnibus bill passed
Senators passed a bill July 31 that makes several changes to existing juvenile justice practices.
Read MoreYouth center reforms passed
A bill to codify guidelines for youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska passed final reading July 31.
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