Bill would make texting while driving a primary offense
A police officer could stop and ticket a driver solely for texting while driving under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 27.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to lower revenue projections during a Feb. 27 meeting at the Capitol. The board provides an advisory forecast of general fund receipts used by the Legislature to craft the state’s budget.
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Quick negotiates new role
One would assume that Sen. Dan Quick, a former labor union president, would be a confident public speaker. In fact, there are far more dangerous things he would rather do than give a prepared speech.
Read MoreIntergovernmental wastewater agreements proposed
Local government entities, in coordination with their respective counties, could band together to fund a regional wastewater system under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 24.
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Bill would enable termination of rapists’ parental rights
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would allow a victim of sexual assault to seek sole parental rights of a child conceived as a result of an assault.
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Funds sought for bilingual labor investigators
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would provide funds for bilingual investigators to enforce the Employee Classification Act (ECA).
Read MoreModification, elimination of state boards and commissions proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would modify and eliminate various state-established boards and commissions.
Read MoreProtection orders requested for sexual assault victims
Victims of sexual assault could receive civil protection orders under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 23.
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Proposed keno changes stall
Lawmakers voted Feb. 24 to indefinitely postpone a bill that would make several changes to keno operations in Nebraska.
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Comprehensive banking law updates advanced
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking laws received first-round approval Feb. 24.
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Bill would shield private electric facilities from eminent domain
A bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 23 would bar Nebraska’s public utilities from using eminent domain to seize privately owned electric generation or transmission facilities.
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Workplace protections proposed for sexual orientation
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 22.
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Bill requiring payment of penalties before candidacy advanced
The resolution of civil sanctions would be required of candidates for public office under a bill advanced by lawmakers Feb. 23.
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Two additional juvenile court judges advanced
A bill that would increase the number of juvenile court judges in Omaha by two was advanced from general file Feb. 23.
Read MoreCommunity solar project grants proposed
Nebraska communities could apply for a state grant to build solar energy projects under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 22.
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