Funds sought to house prisoners in local jails
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would fund an effort to house prison inmates in local jails for work release purposes.
Read More
Workers’ comp reimbursement bill stalls
A bill that would require employers to cover the cost of a second medical opinion for employees’ work-related injuries was bracketed March 6, making it unlikely to be debated again this session.
Read MoreTelehealth insurance bill advances
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 6 to a bill that would prohibit insurance providers from excluding coverage for a service based solely on its deliverance through telehealth.
Read More
Geist dives into first session
Life has a way of interfering with the best laid plans of even the most meticulous of strategists. Lincoln Sen. Suzanne Geist learned this lesson early. The Arkansas native was two weeks away from earning her undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and eager to take on the world when she was summoned for grand jury duty — jury duty that lasted a year and a half.
Read MoreBill would end historic building renovation tax credit
A tax credit intended to preserve and renovate historic buildings would end this year under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee March 3.
Read More
Stronger penalties requested for crimes based on employment
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 3 on a bill that would provide stronger criminal penalties for assaults committed against a person based on his or her employment.
Read MoreEgg-handling rules clarification passed
The Legislature passed a bill March 3 that updates the state Department of Agriculture’s authority to regulate those who provide eggs for human consumption.
Read MoreCounty law clerk designation revised
Senators passed a bill March 3 intended to help county attorneys and public defenders recruit and retain law clerks and law students.
Read More
Voter ID constitutional amendment considered
Nebraskans would be asked to decide whether voters must show identification under a measure considered March 2 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreCounty population threshold changes approved
Lawmakers gave final approval March 3 to a bill that clarifies references to certain county population thresholds in Nebraska.
Read MoreStronger protections proposed for child depositions
Additional considerations would be made for children involved in criminal court cases under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 2.
Read MoreHonor license plates approved for military reservists
Lawmakers passed a bill March 3 that expands eligibility for military honor license plates.
Read More
Liability insurance on oil and gas wells discussed
Oil and gas companies would be required to carry liability insurance on certain types of wells under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee March 2.
Read MoreBill would shift burden of proof in some valuation appeals
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would shift the burden of proof from property owners to county boards in valuation appeals heard by an independent commission.
Read More
Bill would increase funds for violence prevention
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would appropriate additional funds to expand the work of the state violence prevention office.
Read More