Wireless surcharge remittance changed
A bill that moves the responsibility to collect and remit a surcharge on prepaid wireless phones from service providers to retailers received final approval from lawmakers March 29.
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Civil liability for foster care misrepresentation advanced
The state Department of Health and Human Services could be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 28.
Read MoreDogs and cats added to equine massage bill, advanced
Lawmakers simplified a bill March 28 intended to enable the practice of equine massage in Nebraska and advanced it to final reading.
Read MoreDirect primary care pilot program clears second round
A bill that would create a pilot program offering direct primary care to state employees was amended and advanced to final reading March 28.
Read MoreOmnibus occupational licensure bill advanced
A bill that would allow pharmacies in Nebraska to provide remote drug dispensing was amended to become an omnibus health and human services licensure measure and advanced from general file March 27.
Read MoreTransportation omnibus bill amended, advanced
A bill that would make numerous changes to existing motor vehicle titling and registration laws was amended and advanced from select file March 28.
Read MoreExtended time for voter registration advanced
Nebraska voters would have more time on the final day of online voter registration under a bill advanced from general file March 27.
Read MoreSpecial instruction for dyslexic students clears first round
A bill that would require Nebraska schools to provide special reading instruction for students with dyslexia beginning this fall advanced from general file March 27.
Read MoreStudy of rural broadband availability advanced
A proposal to study expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was advanced from general file March 27.
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Indexing of Social Security tax exemption thresholds advanced
Income thresholds the state uses to determine whether Social Security benefits are exempt from taxation would be indexed for inflation under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 27.
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Proposal to use property tax credit fund for additional school aid debated
The Legislature debated a bill March 27 that would use the state’s property tax credit cash fund to direct more state aid to schools.
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Proposal that would prevent child custody being denied due to disability advanced
The Legislature advanced a bill from general file March 27 that would protect the custodial rights of people with disabilities.
Read MoreExtension of superintendent license advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 26 to a bill that would extend the duration of certain superintendent licenses.
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Social worker for each ESU advanced
Senators advanced a proposal March 26 to place a social worker in each of the state’s 17 educational service units to aid students with behavioral and mental health problems.
Read MoreAgency reporting regulation updates advanced
A bill that would modify agency regulation reporting requirements to the Legislature advanced from general file March 26.
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