Additional requirements for school bullying policies proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require school district bullying policies to include certain information and procedures.
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Bill would expand handicapped parking permits
The Urban Affairs Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that would expand access to handicapped parking permits.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Land bank bill stalls on latest attempt
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks stalled during general file debate Feb. 25.
Read MoreBill would require tribal flag display
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that would require display of tribal flags in the Nebraska State Capitol.
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Repeal of teacher oath, pledge considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would repeal a requirement that teachers and certain other school personnel take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
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State funds for large special ed cost increases proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would pay schools up front for large, unexpected increases in special education costs.
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State contract authority changes advance
A bill that would change state purchasing processes advanced from general file Feb. 24.
Read MoreHigher payments on certain game and parks lands considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a proposal that would update state law requiring the state Game and Parks Commission to make payments in lieu of taxes on lands it uses for wildlife management.
Read MoreLimitations on gun purchase, possession sought
A bill that would limit who could purchase or possess a firearm was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreRepeal of abortion reversal language considered
Health care providers in Nebraska no longer would be required to provide certain information to women seeking abortions under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would ban certain officeholder advertising
A bill to extend the prohibition on Nebraska’s constitutional officers using state money on advertising and promotional materials that refer to the officeholder by name was considered Feb. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Child protection changes advanced
A bill that would extend and revamp the state’s alternative response procedures in child welfare cases advanced from general file Feb. 21.
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Bill would ban abortion procedure
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would ban a specific abortion method in Nebraska.
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Public forum requirement proposed
Governmental entities would have to allow a public forum during all meetings subject to the state Open Meetings Act under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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