Bill to continue insurance for those in custody advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill intended to prevent termination of private health insurance solely due to incarceration.
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Vacant property registration bill advanced
A measure intended to help cities address the problem of vacant properties was advanced from general file Jan. 31.
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Change to wireless surcharge remittance advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill that would move the responsibility to collect and remit a surcharge on prepaid wireless phones from service providers to retailers.
Read MoreHigher reimbursement rate proposed for special education expenses
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would direct more state funding toward special education programs and support services.
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University free speech policy requirement proposed
The University of Nebraska would be required to adopt a detailed policy governing free expression on its campuses under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 30.
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Bill would end inclusion of undeveloped vacant land for municipal development
A provision of state law that allows Nebraska municipalities to redevelop problem property would be eliminated under a bill considered by the Urban Affairs Committee Jan. 30.
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Interstate transport proposed for large hay bales
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 30 on a bill that would ease certain agricultural transportation restrictions.
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Property tax offset for streamflow projects advanced
After a successful cloture motion, lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 30 to a bill that is meant to reduce the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls.
Read MoreTax advantages proposed for elementary tuition savings
Contributions to Nebraska’s educational savings plan could be used to pay tuition at private and parochial elementary and secondary schools under a bill heard Jan. 26 by the Revenue Committee.
Read MoreDecreased penalties proposed for minor drug possession
Possession of certain controlled substances would incur less severe penalties under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 26.
Read MoreTighter controls on opiate prescriptions considered
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on two bills that seek to tighten restrictions on dispensing opiates in Nebraska.
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Income tax bracket for high earners considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 26 on a bill that would add a fifth individual income tax bracket for Nebraskans earning at least $2.5 million annually.
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Senators consider bill to limit child depositions
Children questioned as witnesses in criminal court cases would be given additional consideration under a bill discussed by lawmakers Jan. 23 and 25.
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Income tax credit requested on property taxes paid to schools
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would provide Nebraskans with income tax credits against the amount of property taxes they pay to schools.
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Stronger consumer protections proposed
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would ensure free credit monitoring to consumers following a data security breach.
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