Protections sought for organ donors
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 5 on a bill that would prevent insurance companies from discriminating against living organ donors.
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LGBTQ workplace protections stall
After three hours of debate over two days, a bill that would protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity stalled on general file March 5.
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Hearing aid coverage for children sought
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would require most health insurance plans to pay for hearing aids for young Nebraskans.
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Coverage sought for in vitro fertilization
A bill to extend health insurance coverage to include in vitro fertilization was considered March 4 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreSeat belts would be required for school vehicles
All newly purchased school vehicles in Nebraska would be equipped with seat belts under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee March 4.
Read MoreBill would guarantee free communication for inmates, attorneys
An inmate would be guaranteed access to his or her attorney under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
Read MoreBehavioral and mental health training for school staff proposed
A requirement that school personnel receive suicide prevention and awareness training would be expanded to include other behavioral and mental health topics under a bill heard March 4 by the Education Committee.
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Remote seller sales tax requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a bill that would require internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
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Dorn brings a listening ear to the Legislature
When Adams Sen. Myron Dorn was sworn into office Jan. 9, he represented one of four generations of his family gathered in the legislative chamber that morning.
Read MoreAdditional state aid from expanded sales, income taxes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would use new sales and income tax revenue to provide more state aid to schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read MoreTourism promotion bill considered
The Nebraska Tourism Commission would have greater control over promotional products under a bill considered March 1 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would ban housing discrimination
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would expand protections against discriminatory housing practices.
Read MoreAdditional legislative fiscal tools sought
The Legislature would gain additional avenues to address state and local government budget concerns under two bills considered Feb. 28 by the Executive Board.
Read MoreShort-term rental bill approved
The Legislature a bill March 1 that prevents a municipality from banning Airbnb or other short-term rental companies from operating in the state.
Read MoreStudy of missing Native American women and children approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 1 that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
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