Day nine bill introduction
Senators introduced 58 new measures on the ninth day of bill introduction Jan. 22.
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Number of state senators could increase
The maximum possible number of Nebraska state senators would be raised under a proposed constitutional amendment heard by the Legislature’s Executive Board Jan. 22.
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Expanded child care tax credit advanced
Self-employed child care providers could apply for a state income tax credit under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 22.
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Allocation of lottery funds for education proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 21 on a bill that would allocate lottery funds to certain education-related grant programs for the next several years.
Read MoreChanges sought for CPA exam
Students nearing the completion of an accounting degree would have more time to take the certified public accountant exam under a bill discussed Jan. 21 in a Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee hearing.
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New regulation sought for party buses
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 21 that would license charter busses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Senators introduced 55 measures on the eighth day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
Among the measures introduced were:
LB1058, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would adopt the Population Health Information Act;
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Paid family medical leave proposal stalls
Senators debated a bill Jan. 15 and 21 that would guarantee paid leave to Nebraskans.
Read MoreDay seven bill introduction
Senators introduced 31 measures on the seventh day of bill introduction Jan. 16.
Among the proposals were:
LB1022, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Matt Hansen, which would provide for election of election commissioners and eliminate certain deputy positions;
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Deceptive trade practice tied to food labeling put on hold
Violating state law regarding food labels would be a deceptive trade practice under a bill debated on general file Jan. 15.
Read MoreDay six bill introduction
Senators introduced 22 measures on the sixth day of bill introduction Jan. 15.
LB1000, sponsored by Bellevue Sen. Carol Blood, which would direct any registration fees from fantasy contests to the early childhood and childcare workforce;
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Governor prioritizes property tax reduction, flood relief
Gov. Pete Ricketts revealed his budgetary and legislative priorities for Nebraska during his State of the State address Jan. 15. The governor highlighted proposals to provide property tax relief and flood recovery.
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Stolen firearm protections expanded
Prosecutors would have increased authority to pursue people for receiving stolen firearms under a bill advanced from general file Jan. 15.
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Limitations on juvenile confinement advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file Jan. 14 that would restrict the use of room confinement for juveniles.
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Free speech protections for student journalists, advisers advanced
A bill to expand protections to student journalists and their advisors advanced from general file Jan. 14.
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