Expansion of community grant program considered
Grant limitations under the state’s Civic and Community Center Financing (CCCF) Act would be expanded under a bill considered by the Urban Affairs Committee Jan. 23.
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Bill proposes drug tests for certain unemployment recipients
A failed drug test could mean a loss of unemployment benefits under a bill discussed by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 22.
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Superintendent pay limit discussed
The Education Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would limit public school superintendent compensation packages to a multiple of base teacher salary.
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Bill would discourage employee misclassification
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would impose a penalty on employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors.
Read MoreProposal to remove abandoned vehicles advanced
A bill expediting the removal of abandoned vehicles was advanced by lawmakers Jan. 22.
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Budget reductions proposed
Mid-biennium adjustments to the state’s budget package were considered by the Appropriations Committee Jan. 22. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd-numbered years and adjustments made during legislative sessions held in even-numbered years.
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Educational grant program fails to advance
A bill that would provide grant funding to community colleges developing education and training programs for adult learners failed to advance from general file Jan. 22.
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Bridge weight limit signage change advanced
A bill requiring that the weight limitations of county bridges be posted only in certain situations advanced Jan. 22.
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Special valuation considered for ag land within city limits
Farm land located within cities and villages in most counties would qualify for special valuation under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Jan. 19.
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Bills would equalize district court caseloads
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on two bills that would help equalize caseloads in the district court system.
Read MoreExemption sought for visiting athletic team physicians
Physicians from other states who accompany an athletic team or organization to Nebraska for an event would be exempt from a state law regarding the unlawful practice of medicine under a bill considered Jan. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill advanced to allow transport of firearms on campus for sport shooters
Lawmakers advanced a bill Jan. 19 that would allow college students competing in shooting sports to lawfully transport their firearms on campus.
Read MoreOpiate education sought for health care professionals
Certain health care professionals would be required to participate in continuing education about prescribing opiates under a bill considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Jan. 18.
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Bill would authorize remote drug dispensing
Pharmacies in Nebraska could provide remote drug dispensing under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Bill would end high-cost calls for inmates
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a bill that would preserve an inmate’s communication access.
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