School bus driver permit repealed
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 8 that is intended to simplify licensing requirements for Nebraska school bus drivers.
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Bills would restore personal exemption credit
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on two bills intended to offset state revenue increases as a result of recent changes to federal tax law.
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Training about sexual abuse proposed for foster parents
Foster parents in Nebraska would receive more comprehensive training about sexual abuse under a bill heard by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 7.
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Direct primary care pilot program considered
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would create a state employee pilot program for direct primary care.
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Industrial hemp research program proposed
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill meant to expand research on industrial hemp in Nebraska.
Read MoreStatewide data collection of student disciplinary action proposed
The state Board of Education would create a statewide system for collecting data on school disciplinary measures and student interactions with law enforcement under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 6.
Read MoreNew tool proposed for neighborhood development
Neighborhoods would have an additional avenue to pursue improvement projects under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
Read MoreProposed budget changes would affect family planning clinics
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on proposed changes to the use of Title X funding that would impact disbursement to health clinics that also provide abortion services.
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Increased highway speeds proposed
The state Department of Transportation could increase highway speed limits under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 6.
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Bill to improve tax incentive audits advanced
A bill intended to improve legislative performance audits of the state’s tax incentive programs was advanced to select file Feb. 6.
Read MoreAlternative teaching certification path discussed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would create a two-year alternative certification path for those who wish to teach in Nebraska’s public schools.
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Omnibus liquor law bill considered
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would make a number of changes to the state’s liquor laws.
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Bill calls for 911 service committee
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would improve access to 911 services throughout the state.
Read MoreStudy of rural broadband availability proposed
Expanding high-speed internet access to rural areas of the state was the focus of a hearing of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 5.
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Redistricting bills considered
The Executive Board considered two proposals Feb. 5 regarding the Legislature’s redistricting process.
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