Hearing aid coverage for children approved
Lawmakers gave final approval May 23 to a bill that requires most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
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Public counsel authority, children’s commission extended
Senators passed a bill May 23 that extends a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
Read MoreCollege savings account for each Nebraska newborn advanced
A bill that would create two college savings programs advanced from the second round of debate May 21 after lawmakers amended it to include a proposal to open an account for each Nebraska resident when he or she is born.
Read MoreMedication abortion bill amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill that would require medical professionals to provide additional information to women seeking abortions advanced from select file May 23 after a successful cloture vote.
Read MoreCertain public power equipment exempted from sales tax
Streetlights and power poles owned by a city are exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill passed by lawmakers May 23.
Read MoreAdditional district court judge approved
Lawmakers passed a bill May 23 that increases the number of district court judges in Douglas County.
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Census committee bill narrowed, advanced
A bill intended to increase Nebraska’s participation in the 2020 U.S. Census advanced to select file May 23.
Read MoreLast-ditch property tax relief effort stalls
A scaled-down property tax relief proposal stalled in the Legislature May 22 after a failed cloture vote.
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Business tax incentives advanced after successful cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 22 to a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act, which is set to end next year.
Read MoreCriminal penalties for ‘revenge porn’ amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file May 22 that would prohibit the intentional or threatening distribution of intimate images.
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Brain injury bill clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file May 21 that would establish a trust fund for brain injury research and advocacy in Nebraska.
Read MoreHemp regulation proposal amended, returned to final round
A bill on final reading that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska was amended May 22 after lawmakers voted to return it to select file.
Read MoreBill to end tax credit amended, advanced
After amending it to provide aid to Nebraskans affected by recent flooding, lawmakers advanced a bill May 21 intended to increase assistance available to startup companies through the state Department of Economic Development.
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Bill to authorize restraint, removal of students pulled from committee
A bill that would give teachers legal protection for defending themselves and others against violent students was advanced to general file May 21 after a successful procedural motion.
Read MoreState employee volunteerism bill narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill May 21 that would authorize adjustments to state employee work schedules to allow participation in approved youth mentoring programs.
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