Limits proposed for restrictive housing use
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on two bills that would impose restrictions on inmate confinement.
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Reimbursement proposed for city and county jails
Local jails that take on additional juvenile inmates would be reimbursed for certain costs under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 12.
Read MoreRegulation sought for poll watchers
Election observers would have more oversight under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Consumption tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal state and local taxes and require the Legislature to enact a consumption tax on goods and services.
Read MoreParty bus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read MoreBan on indoor e-cigarette use proposed
Electronic smoking devices would be banned from indoor public buildings under a bill considered Feb. 12 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreBill would ensure rights of incarcerated mothers
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to keep infants with their incarcerated mothers whenever possible.
Read MoreBill would increase child advocacy center funding
Nebraska’s child advocacy centers would receive an increase in state funding under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreNew method proposed for census inmate count
A bill intended to provide a more accurate count of Nebraska residents in the U.S. Census was heard Feb. 12 by the Executive Board.
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Anti-bias and implicit bias training requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that seeks to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on racial profiling by law enforcement.
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Free park entry permit for disabled veterans advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 12 to a bill that would allow certain disabled veterans to apply for a free lifetime state park entry permit.
Read MoreIncrease in burial benefits clears first round
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Feb. 12 that would increase burial benefits upon the death of an employee due to a work-related injury or illness.
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Student-teacher relationship policy discussed
Public and private schools in Nebraska would be required to create a policy that prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and a student under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreLand bank changes proposed
Land banks would face more restrictions under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreRestrictions sought for city funds
Use of certain money collected by municipalities would be restricted under a bill considered Feb. 11 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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