Extension of public counsel authority amended, advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill May 13 that would extend a time frame for the authority of the deputy public counsel for institutions.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship donations stalls
A bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school stalled on general file May 13.
Read MoreOmnibus election bill passed
A bill containing several election measures was passed by lawmakers May 13.
Read MoreEminent domain bill approved
Landowners have the ability to contest the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers under a bill passed May 13.
Read MoreStatewide building code adopted
A bill making the state’s building code the default code for municipalities passed May 13.
Read MoreCommunity-based disability services plan required
Nebraska is required to create a statewide plan to provide disability services under a bill passed May 13.
Read MoreRestorative justice bill passed
The use of restorative justice programs in Nebraska was expanded by a bill passed May 13.
Read MoreDebt collection bill for workers’ comp claims passed
Lawmakers approved a bill May 13 meant to assist individuals facing collection of certain medical debts.
Read MoreBeginning farmer tax credit clarified
Lawmakers passed a bill May 13 that clarifies the number of rental agreements beginning farmers and agricultural asset owners may make under an existing tax credit program.
Read MoreAppeals of certain motions approved
A bill allowing the immediate appeal of certain legal motions was passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read MoreBill passed to prohibit minor consent defense
Senators passed a bill May 13 that provides stronger sexual assault protections for minors.
Read MoreStatewide regulations for small wireless facilities approved
Wireless companies have the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way under a bill passed by the Legislature May 13.
Read MoreMobile massage therapy bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would authorize mobile massage therapy establishments in Nebraska.
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Anatomical board updates advanced
Senators gave first-round approval May 10 to a bill that would update state law to incorporate provisions of the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act.
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Cloture attempt on land bank bill fails
A bill that would allow municipalities throughout Nebraska to create or join land banks did not advance from general file May 9 after a motion to end debate failed.
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