Bill would prohibit certain campaign finance donations
Candidates for public office would be subject to a new campaign finance restriction under a bill discussed by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 22.
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Bill to improve tax incentive audits amended, advanced
A bill intended to improve legislative performance audits of the state’s tax incentive programs was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 22.
Read MoreSales tax exemption proposed for feminine hygiene products
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would create a state sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products.
Read MoreInsurance producer, public adjuster requirements amended, advanced
A bill that would amend state law related to insurance producers was amended and advanced to final reading Feb. 22.
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Bill would send Cather, Chief Standing Bear to U.S. Capitol
Two different icons would represent Nebraska at the U.S. Capitol under a bill discussed by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreRenewable energy production standard proposed
Certain public power districts would be required to produce no less than 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 21.
Read MoreLegislative oversight sought for mental health facilities
The Legislature would create a special committee to look into state-licensed care facilities under a measure considered by the Executive Board Feb. 21.
Read MoreJudicial review proposed for contested procurement decisions
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a bill that would provide an appeal mechanism as part of the state contract procurement process.
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Bill would prevent internet content limitations
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that would prohibit broadband internet service providers from restricting legal internet activity.
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Lawmaker pay increase proposed
The Executive Board considered a measure Feb. 21 that seeks to increase the pay of Nebraska lawmakers.
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Assisted living updates amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill Feb. 21 intended to improve the services provided by Nebraska assisted living facilities.
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Periodic review of occupational licensing laws discussed
Senators debated a bill on general file Feb. 20 that would require the Legislature to regularly review Nebraska’s occupational licensing laws.
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Bill would ease regulations for certain broadband partnerships
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill that could expedite the expansion of broadband internet service in rural Nebraska.
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Bill seeks to curb teen indoor tanning
Lawmakers began debate Feb. 15 on a bill that would prohibit Nebraska tanning facilities from allowing people younger than 18 to use tanning equipment.
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Approval of scrap tires for home building requested
Scrap tires could be used to build walls in single-family houses under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 15.
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