Data collection program to improve broadband availability advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 18 to a bill that would help Nebraska obtain federal funding for increased broadband availability.
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Updated utility disconnection requirements proposed
Public and private utility companies could not charge an unreasonable fee for the discontinuance or reconnection of service under a bill heard Feb. 13 by the Natural Resources Committee.
Read MoreBill seeks to alleviate EMS drug shortage
Emergency medical service providers would be able to restock prescription medications from local hospital pharmacies under a bill heard Feb. 13 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreRenewable energy standard for public power suppliers considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would require Nebraska public power suppliers to generate a certain amount of their electricity from renewable sources by the end of the decade.
Read MoreAfrican American commission proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create the state Commission on African American Affairs.
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Bill would create health data oversight board
Creation of a new board to oversee the state’s health information exchange was considered Feb. 13 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Easing of occupational licensure requirements proposed
Certain occupational licenses would be easier to obtain in Nebraska under a bill considered Feb. 13 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreProposal to bar cities from banning single-use plastics discussed
Local governments could not ban single-use plastics and certain other materials under a bill heard Feb. 12 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Caretaker diversion programs considered
Cities and counties could establish special diversion programs for certain nonviolent offenders under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreSentencing changes proposed for young offenders
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would change sentencing procedures for certain crimes committed by people under 21.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment could result in shorter sentences
A proposed state constitutional amendment that would give the courts more flexibility in sentencing was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 13.
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Bill would prevent new methodology for Medicaid rate changes
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 12 that would require the state Department of Health and Human Services to keep its Medicaid reimbursement rate methodology within its existing rules and regulations process.
Read MoreOpioid addiction treatment, prevention fund proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would create a mechanism to fund treatment and prevention of opioid addiction.
Read MoreEarly deer hunting permits amended, advanced
A bill that would allow qualifying landowners to hunt deer before the regular firearm deer hunting season advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 13 after lawmakers amended it to include a small permit fee.
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Increased transparency for death penalty process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that seeks to increase transparency in the state’s execution protocol.
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