Bill to change state contract authority discussed
A bill that would change state purchasing processes was debated on general file Feb. 20.
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Harsher penalties proposed for sexual misconduct
The Judiciary Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 20 on four bills that would impose stricter penalties on authority figures who abuse their power to engage in sexual misconduct with minors.
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Bill would allow campaign funds to cover child care
An elected officials’ child care expenses could be paid for with campaign funds under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Proposal to curb unexpected medical bills advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that would reduce “surprise billing” for emergency medical care.
Read MoreMunicipal energy bill amended, advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that updates governance of the Municipal Energy Agency of Nebraska.
Read MoreBill seeks open communication between senators, agencies
An effort to facilitate open dialogue between certain state employees and lawmakers was considered Feb. 20 by the Executive Board.
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First-round debate begins on property tax relief proposal
Lawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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Omnibus labor bill advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 20 that makes several changes to existing employment regulations.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship contributions proposed
Individuals, businesses and other entities would be eligible for an income tax credit for contributing to nonprofit organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend a private school under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
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State holiday honoring Native Americans proposed
Indigenous Peoples’ Day would replace the state holiday of Columbus Day under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Year-round daylight saving time proposed
Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under a bill considered Feb. 19 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreEarlier parole eligibility considered
A bill that seeks to address the overcrowding crisis in Nebraska’s correctional system was discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 19.
Read MoreAnnexation changes proposed
Smaller Nebraska towns would have more flexibility in responding to catastrophic flooding under a bill considered Feb. 18 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Expanded insurance coverage for certain medications considered
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee considered two bills Feb. 18 designed to increase access to life-saving medication.
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Omnibus banking bill clears first round
A bill that would make several updates to Nebraska banking law was amended to become an omnibus banking bill and advanced from general file Feb. 18.
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