Preference for opportunity zones approved
Senators passed a bill April 18 designed to rejuvenate economically disadvantaged areas.
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Timeline tightened for abuse complaint reviews
Lawmakers passed a bill March 25 that requires a timely response to complaints at licensed children’s residential facilities in Nebraska.
Read MoreRegulations approved for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that requires increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was passed by the Legislature April 18.
Read MoreBest practices adopted for school resource officers
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that establishes statewide standards for school resource officers.
Read MoreTeleconferencing open meeting changes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 intended to use technology to create more efficient and transparent government public meetings.
Read MoreExpanded high-speed broadband availability approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 18 that makes it easier for customers to switch to a new telecommunications company.
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Eminent domain compromise advances
Landowners would have the ability to contest the use of eminent domain by renewable energy developers under a bill that advanced to select file April 17.
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Bill to require voter approval for wireless taxes stalls
After debate spanning two days, a bill that would require municipalities to seek voter approval before levying additional taxes on wireless services stalled on general file April 17.
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Increased judicial tampering penalties advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would increase penalties for witness and jury tampering.
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College savings incentives advanced
A bill that would provide a cash incentive for employers who contribute to an employee’s state college savings plan advanced from general file April 16 after lawmakers amended it to include another college savings proposal.
Read MoreCounty funds for motor vehicle sales tax collection advanced
A bill that would reinstate a commission counties receive in return for their collection of state motor vehicle tax was advanced from general file April 16.
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Call spoofing bill advanced
A bill that would authorize investigations of telemarketers who knowingly manipulate caller ID information was advanced from general file April 16.
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Program to license and regulate hemp industry advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would authorize and regulate the growing, processing and handling of hemp and hemp products in Nebraska.
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Mechanical amusement regulation bill advances
The Nebraska Department of Revenue would determine in advance of distribution whether certain mechanical amusement devices are games of skill or chance under a bill advanced to select file Apr. 15.
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Medicaid buy-in program changes advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 15 that would make changes to a program meant to help individuals with disabilities maintain employment while retaining Medicaid coverage.
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