Lawmakers amended and advanced a measure from general file Feb. 11 aimed at protecting the confidentiality of communications between certified peer support team members and public safety personnel.
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A bill intended to help policymakers better understand the use of prescribed burning in Nebraska advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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A measure intended to help counties cover the cost of collecting delinquent taxes advanced from general file Feb. 11.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to give the governor more discretion over where rideshare companies are permitted to use dynamic pricing during a state of emergency.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills aimed at regulating companies that provide artificial intelligence services.
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A measure aimed at helping Nebraska schools identify and support students showing early signs of trauma, disengagement or other risk factors was considered by the Education Committee Feb. 10.
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Prospective teachers, substitutes and administrators no longer would be required to complete human relations training in order to be certified in Nebraska under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 10.
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The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a proposal intended to accelerate the redevelopment of abandoned properties statewide.
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Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 10 to a bill that would expand eligible uses of Nebraska Educational Savings Plan trust accounts.
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The Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Feb. 9 to reinstate protections against employers who violate provisions of a voter-approved paid sick leave ballot initiative.
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A bill aimed at increasing funding for Nebraska’s tribal colleges through a public-private partnership was discussed by the Education Committee Feb. 9.
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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a measure intended to ensure certain RV dealers in Nebraska are treated fairly by manufacturers.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 9 to a bill that would remove an age requirement for obtaining a general education development diploma.
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Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 9 that would make a series of changes to the state’s racetrack gaming industry.
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A bill that would eliminate an unfunded state program requiring workplace safety committees was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 9.
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