DACA provision removed from law enforcement measure, bill advanced
A proposal requiring county sheriff candidates to be certified law enforcement officers upon filing for office was narrowed and given second-round approval March 18.
Read MoreA proposal requiring county sheriff candidates to be certified law enforcement officers upon filing for office was narrowed and given second-round approval March 18.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced two bills this week comprising the Appropriations Committee’s mid-biennium budget adjustment package as several senators indicated that substantive amendments will be offered on the next round of debate.
Read MoreA bill that would require the state to provide coverage for all necessary translation and interpretation services for individuals who receive Medicaid was broadened and advanced from the first round of debate March 7.
Read MoreSenators began first-round debate March 5 on a proposal that seeks to lessen the number of weeks a person can receive unemployment benefits in Nebraska under the Employment Security Act.
Read MoreThe Executive Board of the Legislature announced appointments to a newly created special oversight committee March 6.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 28 that seeks to increase transparency regarding the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program funds.
Read MoreLawmakers voted Feb. 23 to authorize a special committee to review the Legislature’s oversight functions.
Read MoreIndividuals who have undergone a forensic examination following a reported sexual assault could request that law enforcement preserve that forensic
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 11 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to continue introduction of new bills.
Read MoreSenators returned to the State Capitol Jan. 3 to begin the second session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 3 to begin introduction of new bills.
Read MoreRepeal of the state’s concealed handgun permit requirement, continuing efforts to enact criminal justice reforms and an increase in judges’ salaries topped the list of judicial topics considered by senators this session.
Read MoreLawmakers gave final approval this week to the seven components of the state’s $10.7 billion, two-year budget package following successful cloture votes.
Read MoreA bill on final reading that would ban “gender-altering” procedures for minors in Nebraska was modified and expanded to include a 12-week abortion ban after senators voted to return it to select file May 16.
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