Adoption rule change proposed
The Judiciary Committee considered a bill Feb. 7 that would permit adoption by two people regardless of marital status.
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Eminent domain restriction considered
Certain eminent domain authority would be curtailed under a bill considered by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 7.
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Merger of energy, environmental quality agencies advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a proposal to merge the state agencies responsible for recommending state energy policies and administering Nebraska’s environmental regulations.
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Unemployment for family caregivers clears first round
A bill that would expand eligibility for unemployment benefits advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Study of issues facing Native American women advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 7 to a bill that seeks to increase investigative resources dedicated to the state’s Native American community.
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Constitutional amendment to ban convict slavery advanced
The removal of an obsolete provision in the state constitution would be placed on the ballot for voters’ consideration under a measure advanced from general file Feb. 7.
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Expanded tax incentive considered for college savings plan accounts
Grandparents and other extended family members would be eligible for a tax incentive on contributions they make to a beneficiary’s college savings plan account under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreHigher pay, lower age threshold considered for lawmakers
Member pay could increase and younger Nebraskans could serve in the Legislature under two proposals considered Feb. 6 by the
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Bill would waive occupational fees
Young adults, low-income earners and those associated with the military would not have to pay certain occupational licensing fees under a bill considered Feb. 6 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Natural resources department rulemaking changes considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would change rulemaking requirements for the state Department of Natural Resources.
Read MoreStatewide regulations proposed for small wireless facilities
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill that would give wireless companies the right to place small cell wireless facilities in public rights of way.
Read MoreBill would authorize transfer of county jail inmates
Certain misdemeanor offenders housed in county jails could be transferred to state correctional facilities under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6.
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Scholarships proposed for students entering high-demand fields
Students who major in computer science, nursing, engineering and other in-demand fields at Nebraska’s university and public colleges could receive state scholarships under a bill heard Feb. 5 by the Education Committee.
Read MoreNew mapping system for rural telecom capacity proposed
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard a proposal Feb. 4 aimed at providing a better understanding of rural access to
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Specialty license plates considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on several bills proposing changes to regular and specialty license plates.
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