Civil liability proposed for foster care misrepresentation
The state Department of Health and Human Services could be held liable in certain civil proceedings under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 25.
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Elimination of developmental disability entitlement proposed
An entitlement that prioritized services for high school graduates with developmental disabilities would be permanently eliminated by a bill heard Jan. 25 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Ban proposed for “bump stocks”
A modification designed to increase a semiautomatic rifle’s firing power would be banned by a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 25.
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Property tax offset for streamflow projects debated
Lawmakers debated a bill Jan. 24 and 25 that is meant to reduce the impact of streamflow augmentation projects on county tax rolls.
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New requirements for legislative appointments proposed
A bill that would place additional constraints on who may be appointed to fill a vacant seat in the Nebraska Legislature was considered by the Executive Board Jan. 25.
Read MoreRestrictions proposed for juvenile confinement
Room confinement could be used for juveniles only under limited circumstances under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 24.
Read MoreIndexing of Social Security tax exemption thresholds considered
Income thresholds the state uses to determine whether Social Security benefits are exempt from taxation would be indexed for inflation under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Jan. 24.
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Participation in EMS compact proposed
Nebraska would join an interstate compact on EMS licensing under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 24.
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Bill requests more tax incentive data for audits
A bill intended to improve oversight of the state’s tax incentive programs by strengthening reporting requirements was considered Jan. 24 by the Executive Board.
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In-home cottage food sales considered
The Agriculture Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill would authorize Nebraskans to sell food already authorized for sale at farmers’ markets to customers from their homes.
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Bill would make texting while driving a primary offense
Texting while driving would be considered a more serious offense under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 23.
Read MoreBill would include early childhood in city comprehensive plans
Nebraska cities would be required to add an early childhood component to their comprehensive plans under a bill heard Jan. 23 by the Urban Affairs Committee. The bill would apply to cities of the metropolitan, primary, first and second class. It would not apply to villages.
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Emancipation process proposed for minors
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow certain minors to seek legal independence.
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Repeal of black-tailed prairie dog management law fails
A bill that would repeal a law authorizing counties to adopt coordinated programs to manage black-tailed prairie dogs failed to advance from general file Jan. 23.
Read MoreExtension of rail compact membership discussed
An agreement to advocate for better passenger rail service throughout the Midwest would continue under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Jan. 23.
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