Restitution sought for wrongfully incarcerated
Financial restitution would be available for people who serve prison time despite their innocence under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 9.
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Four-year cap on property valuations proposed
A property’s assessed value would remain the same for four years under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March 9.
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Electoral winner-take-all bill considered
The Government Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 9 on a bill that would reinstate a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s presidential electoral votes.
Read MoreBill would clarify firearm transport
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would clarify the correct method of transporting a concealed firearm.
Read MoreNotification system proposed for handgun denial
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would aid law enforcement agencies in preventing illegal gun ownership.
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Whiteclay public health task force advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 9 to a bill that would create a special task force to research the public health implications of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community.
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Medicaid expansion considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would authorize Medicaid expansion in Nebraska. Similar attempts in the last five years have failed to win legislative approval.
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Revamped business tax credit program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 8 on a bill that would replace Nebraska’s current business tax incentive program.
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Elimination of certain mandatory minimum sentences for drugs advanced
Judges would have more discretion under a bill advanced by the Legislature March 8.
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Breast density notification bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 8 to a bill that would require mammography patients to be notified of their breast density.
Read MoreRetention, intervention proposed for struggling early readers
Third-graders who struggle with reading would be held back unless they qualify for an exemption under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 7.
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Bill would continue student tech funding
A program designed to provide information technology (IT) skills to Nebraska high school and community college students would receive continued funding under a bill heard March 7 by the Appropriations Committee.
Read MoreMore funding sought for education grant program
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would provide additional funds for the Expanded Learning Opportunity (ELO) Grant Program Act.
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Workers’ comp drug formulary proposed
The Workers’ Compensation Court would adopt an evidence-based drug formulary under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee March 6.
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Commission proposed to review school financing
A new commission would be tasked with conducting an in-depth review of how Nebraska funds public schools under a bill heard by the Education Committee March 6.
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