Dissolution of learning community proposed
A bill that would eliminate the learning community in Douglas and Sarpy counties was heard by the Education Committee Feb. 26.
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Changes proposed to state claims process, state vehicle identification
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would make a number of technical revisions to current statute.
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Bill seeks to boost compulsive gambling assistance
A bill that would increase the amount of lottery funds directed to compulsive gambling assistance in Nebraska was considered Feb. 26 by the General Affairs Committee.
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Tighter controls on opiate prescriptions advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 26 that would tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska.
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Child sexual abuse reporting requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 26 to a bill that would strengthen reporting requirements regarding children in the state’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
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Regulations proposed for unmanned aircraft
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would regulate the use of unmanned aircraft systems in several areas of statute.
Read MoreIncreased TERC filing fee proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would increase the filing fee for appeals and petitions to the Tax Equalization and Review Commission.
Read MoreProperty tax offset for streamflow projects passed
The Legislature gave final approval Feb. 23 to a bill that is meant to reduce the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls.
Read MoreProposal to remove abandoned vehicles approved
A bill expediting the removal of abandoned vehicles was passed by lawmakers Feb 23.
Read MoreBridge weight limit signage change approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 23 requiring that the weight limitations of county bridges be posted only in certain situations.
Read MoreCost-free consumer protections passed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 23 that ensures free credit monitoring to consumers following a data security breach.
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Bill would prohibit certain state employee political activity
State employees would be limited in their political activities under a bill considered Feb. 22 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreBill would eliminate voting restrictions for felons
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would more quickly restore voting rights for felons.
Read MoreElection communication disclosure bill considered
Certain election communications would be subject to disclosure under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 22.
Read MorePay raise proposed for oil and gas commissioners
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would increase the pay of commissioners who serve on the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates the oil and natural gas exploration and production industry in the state.
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