Installment loan authority for cities proposed
Municipalities in Nebraska could borrow money from a bank or other financial institutions under a bill heard by the Urban
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Sen. Amanda McGill
Day seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 16 to continue introducing bills. Among the bills introduced were: LB933, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Amanda McGill,
Read MoreSession Review: Appropriations
Senators passed a $7.8 billion, two-year budget package this session. Budget growth in the Appropriations Committee’s proposal is 5.7 percent
Read MoreSession Review: Health and Human Services
Senators continued to overhaul the state’s child welfare system this session. Other aspects of health and human service provision addressed
Read MoreSex trafficking penalties increased
Senators passed a bill June 5 that enhances penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people for prostitution. LB255, introduced by
Read MoreChildren’s behavioral health bill approved
Senators gave final approval May 29 to a bill intended to expand the use of telehealth services to address children’s
Read MoreFoster care transition provided
Certain state wards who have aged out of the foster care system may continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreIncreased sex trafficking penalties advance
Lawmakers advanced a bill May 23 that would enhance penalties for pandering, soliciting and harboring people for prostitution. LB255, introduced
Read MoreBill to ease foster care transition amended, advanced
Certain state wards who have aged out of the foster care system could continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreChildren’s behavioral health bill advances
Senators gave first-round approval May 16 to a bill intended to expand the use of telehealth services to address children’s
Read MoreMilitary remains disposition clarified
Lawmakers gave final approval May 1 to a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of a military member’s remains.
Read MoreClarification of military remains disposition advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 19 to a bill seeking to clarify authorization of disposition of a military member’s remains.
Read MoreBill to ease foster care transition clears first round
Certain state wards who have aged out of the foster care system could continue to receive services until age 21
Read MoreFunds sought for child welfare advocate program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 12 on a bill intended to support the expansion of Nebraska’s Court Appointed Special
Read MoreProbable cause suggested for taking custody of juveniles
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would require law enforcement to have probable cause before
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