Guns prohibited for certain juveniles
Certain adjudicated youth will be temporarily barred from possessing firearms under a bill passed by the Legislature April 11.
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Highway speeds increased
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that authorizes the state Department of Transportation to increase highway speed limits.
Read MoreBill clarifying legal immunity for overdoses passed
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that extends legal immunity to certain law enforcement employees who deal with drug overdose victims.
Read MoreDirect primary care pilot program approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 that creates a pilot program offering direct primary care to state employees.
Read MoreState personal exemption credit, standard deduction approved
Senators passed a bill April 11 intended to prevent a tax increase on Nebraskans as a result of recent changes to federal tax law.
Read MoreEmancipation process approved for minors
The Legislature passed a bill April 11 that allows certain minors to seek legal independence.
Read MoreSpecial instruction for dyslexic students approved
Nebraska schools are required to provide special reading instruction for students with dyslexia beginning this fall under a bill passed by lawmakers April 11.
Read MoreVoter registration deadline extended
Nebraska voters have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill passed April 11.
Read MoreCertificate exemption for early childhood education teachers created
A bill meant to address a shortage of qualified early childhood education teachers in rural Nebraska received final approval by the Legislature April 11.
Read MoreAnimal massage bill passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 11 to a bill intended to enable the practice of equine, dog and cat massage in Nebraska.
Read MoreAssisted living updates approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 11 intended to improve the services provided by Nebraska assisted living facilities.
Read MoreExtension of superintendent license approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 10 that extends the duration of certain superintendent licenses.
Read MoreInvestigational drug use bill amended, advanced
Drugs in U.S. Food and Drug Administration clinical trials could be used by eligible Nebraska patients under a bill amended and advanced from select file April 10.
Read MoreDevelopmental disability entitlement elimination amended, advanced
A bill that would permanently eliminate an entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities was amended and given second-round approval April 10.
Read MoreUpdate to Americanism statute stalls
The Legislature debated a bill April 9 intended to ensure civic competence among Nebraska students.
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