Early termination of rental agreements proposed for victims
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would allow the termination of a rental agreement in cases of domestic violence or abuse.
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Bills would increase taxes on tobacco, cap taxes on cigars
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 15 on a bill that would raise taxes on cigarettes by $1.50 per pack and another that would limit the tax on cigars.
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Updates to TIF rules amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 15 that would update the state’s tax-increment financing rules.
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Students invited to attend Unicameral Youth Legislature
High school students are invited to take on the role of state senators at the Unicameral Youth Legislature June 10-13. At the State Capitol, student senators will sponsor bills, conduct committee hearings, debate legislation and discover the unique process of the nation’s only unicameral.
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University backers oppose funding cuts
Supporters of the University of Nebraska turned out for a Feb. 14 four and a half hour hearing of the Appropriations Committee to oppose funding cuts.
Read MoreIncreased pet deposit proposed
Renters could be required to pay more to own pets under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 15.
Read MoreTransparency proposed for immigration enforcement
Public notification would be required before local law enforcement agencies could accept immigration enforcement responsibilities under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
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OPS retirement funding options proposed
The Legislature’s Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard two proposals Feb. 14 to deal with funding shortfalls in the Omaha school retirement system.
Read MoreChanges to initiative petition process, recall elections proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 14 on a bill that would make several changes to laws governing initiative petitions and recall elections, as well as close a loophole that prevents some 18-year-olds from voting in special elections.
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Bill would expand authority for mental health professionals
Mental health professionals would have the same authority as law enforcement to place people in emergency protective custody under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 14.
Read MoreBill would make excavators responsible for locate costs
Breaking ground on new construction projects could become costlier for excavators under a bill discussed by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 13.
Read MoreSpecial instruction for dyslexic students proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would require Nebraska schools to provide special reading instruction for students with dyslexia beginning this fall.
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Pilot project proposed for automated vehicles
Driverless cars could be traveling on city streets under a bill heard by members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 13.
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Bill seeks state funds for county prosecution costs
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill intended to assist counties facing costs from correctional institution incidents.
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Alternative contracting methods for state parks projects advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 13 to a bill that would authorize the state Game and Parks Commission to use alternative contracting methods for public projects in the state park system.
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