Housing assistance priority for extremely blighted areas approved
Affordable housing projects in extremely blighted areas will receive first priority for state assistance under a bill passed by the Legislature May 24.
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Monetary damages approved for victims of ‘revenge porn’
A victim of the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images could seek damages under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreHuman trafficking, sexual abuse bill passed
Senators passed a bill May 24 to extend and eliminate certain statutes of limitation for labor and sex trafficking.
Read MoreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that prohibits the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
Read MoreState employee volunteerism bill approved
State employee work schedules may be adjusted to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs under a bill passed May 24.
Read MoreBrain injury bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that establishes a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
Read MoreBill to clarify protection order process passed
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 that updates application procedures for harassment, sexual assault and domestic abuse protection orders.
Read MoreMedicaid managed care restrictions, notification requirements approved
A bill that delays the transition of long-term care facilities to the state’s Medicaid managed care program passed May 24.
Read MoreBill to end tax credit approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 24 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
Read MoreChanges to one-call system approved
A bill that makes changes to the One-Call Notification System Act was passed May 24.
Read MoreUpdated landlord requirements approved
A bill requiring landlords to return security deposits more quickly passed May 24.
Read MoreAnatomical board provisions updated
Senators gave final approval May 23 to a bill that updates state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
Read MoreCollege savings proposal amended, advanced
A bill that would allow an individual to claim an income tax deduction against contributions that his or her employer makes to a state college savings account was advanced to the final round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to remove the sponsoring senator’s proposal.
Read MoreMechanical amusement regulations approved
The Nebraska Department of Revenue will determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill passed May 23.
Read MoreMobile massage therapy approved
Mobile massage therapy establishments are allowed to operate in Nebraska under a bill passed May 23.
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