Pre-approval for certain public health measures advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a measure that would put constraints around community-wide directed health measures.
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Option enrollment measure scaled back, exception for suspension of young students added
A bill aimed at expanding option enrollment for students with Individualized Education Programs received first-round approval Jan. 23 after being significantly scaled back and amended to restore schools’ ability to suspend pre-K through second grade students in certain circumstances.
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Peer support confidentiality protections considered for public safety personnel
Three measures aimed at protecting the confidentiality of communications between certified peer support team members and public safety personnel were heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22.
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Respiratory therapist interstate compact proposed
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that seeks to add Nebraska to an interstate compact for respiratory therapists.
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Bill to provide work comp for firefighter cancer diagnoses passed over
After approximately five hours of general file debate, a bill that would provide workers’ compensation benefits to firefighters who develop certain cancers was passed over Jan. 23 at the request of the introducer.
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday proposals considered
Nebraskans would receive a temporary tax break on back-to-school purchases under two measures heard Jan. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
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Bill would expand municipal election district boundaries
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a measure that would expand voting district boundaries in municipal elections to include extraterritorial zoning jurisdictions.
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Measure would lower voting age to 16
A proposed amendment to the Nebraska Constitution that would lower the state’s voting age to 16 was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 22.
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Fee updates proposed for water and waste programs
Livestock producers would pay for a greater share of their state environmental oversight costs under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Jan. 21.
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Veteran benefit assistance rules proposed
A bill that would create rules governing individuals who advise, assist or consult on veteran benefit matters for compensation was considered Jan. 21 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Chief justice notes successes, challenges amid budget pressures
In his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 22, Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke praised lawmakers for funding the judicial branch during the last legislative session despite ongoing budget pressures.
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Local regulation of swimming pools considered
The state no longer would set minimum safety requirements for public swimming pools under a bill heard Jan. 21 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Bill would require training in domestic abuse counseling
A bill that would require mental health practitioners in Nebraska to complete continuing education in domestic abuse counseling was heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 21.
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Study of missing Black women and children proposed
A bill aimed at improving the reporting and investigation of missing Black women and children in Nebraska was considered Jan. 21 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Day 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 98 measures on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 21.
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