Additional violence prevention resources proposed
The state would increase funding for a statewide competitive grant program targeted at violence prevention under a bill considered March 6 by the Appropriations Committee.
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Special public hearing on property tax hikes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 7 that requires political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
Read MoreRegulations considered for use of jailhouse informants
A bill that would require increased transparency in the use of jailhouse informants was considered by the Judiciary Committee March 6.
Read MoreConstitutional amendment to ban convict slavery passed
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution will be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure passed by the Legislature March 7.
Read MoreBill would prohibit restraints for pregnant prisoners, detainees
The Judiciary Committee considered a bill March 6 that would offer protections for pregnant incarcerated women.
Read MoreGuaranteed legal representation for juveniles discussed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would ensure that juveniles who appear before the court have legal representation.
Read MoreTIF repayment extension proposed
Communities could extend the maximum length of time to repay tax-increment financing indebtedness in certain cases under a proposal heard March 5 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreExpanded cottage food sales considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would allow Nebraskans to sell foods already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes and at certain other events.
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Automatic sealing of juvenile records advanced
A bill meant to tighten the process of sealing juvenile adjudication records in Nebraska advanced from general file March 6.
Read MoreRegulation sought for fantasy sports
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would regulate fantasy sports in Nebraska.
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Texting while driving would become primary offense
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would make texting while driving a more serious offense.
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Prairie dog management act repeal proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act.
Read MoreAutonomous vehicle restrictions considered
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would impose certain restrictions on autonomous vehicles operating in the state.
Read MoreTwo-person crews requested for freight trains
A bill intended to improve safety for freight train crews was considered March 5 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
Read MoreClarification of in-school behavioral health coverage sought
Insurance companies in Nebraska would be required to pay for covered behavioral health services delivered in schools under a bill considered March 5 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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