Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
In its final meeting before the Legislature begins debate on the state’s two-year budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 25 to lower revenue projections.
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Second chance relief proposal narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed a measure April 25 that would allow certain individuals serving long-term prison sentences to apply for second chance relief before advancing it to select file.
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Bill to broaden practice authority for certified nurse-midwives advanced
A bill that seeks to provide Nebraska certified nurse-midwives with full practice authority was given first-round approval April 24 after senators rejected an effort to add two additional proposals to the measure.
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Changes to use of foster youth Social Security benefits advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill that seeks to reform the use of Social Security benefits received by eligible Nebraska foster children.
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Nicotine alternative regulations updated
A measure that updates regulation of alternative nicotine products was given final approval April 25.
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Street improvement district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a measure that would allow first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Expanded first responder tuition waiver clears first round
Correctional and youth detention officers would qualify for a tuition waiver under a bill advanced to the second round of debate April 24.
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Judicial nominating commissions updated
A proposal to update the eligibility and election procedures for attorney members of judicial nominating commissions passed April 25.
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Parental notification for student surveys passed
A bill that requires Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that request sensitive student information passed April 25.
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Retirement cleanup bill approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 25 to a bill that makes a number of changes to the state’s various retirement systems.
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Food regulation updates clear final round
Lawmakers passed a bill April 25 that makes several changes to the Nebraska Pure Food Act.
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Suicide mortality review team approved
Senators passed a measure April 25 that creates a team to gather and analyze data on deaths by suicide in Nebraska.
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Updates to veterans’ home eligibility clear first round
Eligibility for admission to Nebraska veterans’ homes would be updated under a bill advanced from general file April 25.
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Modification, elimination of state boards and commissions narrowed, advanced
A proposal to modify or eliminate more than three dozen state-established entities was narrowed and given first-round approval April 24.
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Changes to innovative tourism grants clear first round
A bill that would make changes to tourism grants was narrowed before being advanced to the second round of debate April 24.
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