The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on two bills that would affect the educational structure and facility operational dates at the state’s youth rehabilitation and treatment centers.
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The state would provide matching funds to help secure a potential public-private hospital and training center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center under a proposal heard Feb. 6 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 6 that would license charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would allow for local juvenile justice services.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on five bills, all introduced by the committee, to address youth rehabilitation and treatment centers in Nebraska.
Read MoreA bill that would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking was amended and advanced from select file Feb. 6.
Read MoreThe Legislature passed a bill Feb. 6 that restricts the use of room confinement for juveniles.
Read MoreProsecutors will have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill passed by the Legislature Feb. 6.
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A task force would create a comprehensive, statewide flood mitigation plan under a proposal heard Feb. 5 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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A measure that would establish legislative oversight of the state’s residential juvenile facilities was considered Feb. 4 by the Executive Board.
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A proposed constitutional amendment to raise the maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators stalled on general file Feb. 5.
Read MoreThe Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would update the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act to harmonize it with new federal regulations.
Read MoreThe Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would cap the amount that cities could charge to review certain cell tower projects.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on two bills designed to expand affordable housing options.
Read MoreConsumers would have more control over how their data is used and distributed under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 4.
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