Language assessment program sought for deaf children
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would require special language assessments for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Regulation of peer-to-peer car sharing discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on a bill that would create a regulatory framework for an emerging industry.
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Increased enforcement of school bus safety law proposed
Drivers who fail to stop for school buses would be subject to increased enforcement under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 28.
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Bill would expand cities’ ability to borrow
A bill considered Jan. 28 by the Urban Affairs Committee would allow cities and villages to borrow money after a calamity.
Read MoreBill aims to protect vulnerable adults, seniors
Seniors and vulnerable adults would have greater protection from financial fraud under a bill discussed Jan. 28 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreResilience training; PTSD injury claims proposed for first responders
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill meant to address the mental health toll experienced by emergency first responders.
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Behavioral awareness training proposed for school staff
Nebraska school districts would train teachers, administrators and other staff regarding how to manage student behavior under a bill heard Jan. 27 by the Education Committee.
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Increased fee proposed to fund first responder training
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would provide funding for rural first responder training.
Read MoreMotor vehicle tax exemption proposed for military members
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a bill that would expand an existing motor vehicle tax exemption.
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Plan sought for creative districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
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Human trafficking resources framework advanced
Nebraska would develop a statewide network of supports and services related to human trafficking under a bill given first-round approval Jan. 27.
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Inflation adjustment proposed for renewable energy tax rate
The tax on owners of renewable energy generation facilities would be indexed to inflation under a proposal heard Jan. 24 by the Revenue Committee.
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Expanded duties sought for physician assistants
A bill to change the scope of practice for physician assistants was discussed Jan. 24 during a Health and Human Services Committee hearing.
Read MoreJudicial pardon process would be more efficient, transparent
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would expedite pardon hearings.
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Guaranteed legal representation for juveniles stalls
A proposal to ensure that all juveniles who appear before the court in Nebraska have legal representation stalled during general file debate Jan. 24.
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