Health care consumer protections adopted
A bill that seeks to enhance protections for vulnerable individuals who receive health care services was given final approval March
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Sen. Heath Mello
Omaha school retirement bill passed
Lawmakers passed a bill March 24 that makes changes to the Omaha school employee retirement plan. LB447, introduced by Omaha
Read MoreUpdates to state agency budget process approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 24 to a bill that updates certain administrative budget practices for state agencies. Under LB1092,
Read MoreProfessional licenses sought for young immigrants
A new class of Nebraskans would be eligible for professional licensure under a bill advanced from general file March 23.
Read MoreWorkforce innovation bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 23 to a bill that would provide future guidance for the state’s workforce investment system.
Read MoreEconomic development measures amended, advanced
Senators advanced a select file bill March 22 that would change several economic development provisions. LB1093, introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreSolid waste study advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file March 18 that would commission a study of the state’s recycling and solid
Read MoreBudget package clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 15 to three bills comprising the Appropriations Committee’s adjustment proposal to the state’s $8.7 billion
Read MoreEconomic development measures advance
Senators advanced a bill March 9 that would change several economic development provisions. LB1093, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello,
Read MoreUpdates to state agency budget process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would update certain administrative budget practices for state agencies. Under
Read MoreHealth care consumer protections amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to enhance protections for individuals who receive in-home care services was amended and advanced from select
Read MoreLevy funds could protect Offutt AFB
The state would create a mechanism to provide funds to water management projects at military installations under an amendment considered
Read MoreHome care consumer protections amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to enhance protections for individuals who receive in-home care services was amended and advanced from general
Read MoreBody-worn camera procedures suggested for law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies using body-worn cameras would have to document usage procedures under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee
Read MoreLand bank updates approved
Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 18 to a bill that updates the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act. Currently, the voting
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