Uniform enforcement of firearm regulations proposed
Firearm regulations would be consistent statewide under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 10.
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Tax exemption for military retirement pay requested
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 10 on a bill that would exclude a portion of military retirement pay from Nebraska state income tax.
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Perinatal hospice bill considered
A bill that would provide information regarding perinatal hospice to a woman diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly was heard Feb. 10 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
Read MoreDesignation for wind-friendly counties proposed
Nebraska counties wishing to promote themselves to wind energy developers could apply for a special designation under a bill heard by the Natural Resources Committee Feb. 9.
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Shared solar energy programs considered
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that is intended to promote the development of solar energy generating projects in Nebraska.
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Confidentiality sought for lethal injection drug providers
A bill that seeks confidentiality for certain records relating to the state’s lethal injection protocol was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 9.
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Income-based valuation of ag land proposed
Land used for farming and ranching would be valued according to its ability to produce income under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 8.
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Judge’s ok suggested before sex offender access to children
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would provide stronger protections for children against registered sex offenders.
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Proposed income tax cuts tied to economic growth
A bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 8 would incrementally reduce the state’s top income tax rate over the next decade if economic growth meets a benchmark rate.
Read MoreNew penalties for sex abuse of minors considered
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would broaden child sexual abuse protections.
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Ending mandatory minimum sentences proposed
Judges would have more flexibility in sentencing under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreState employee volunteerism considered
A bill that would allow state employees to volunteer in Nebraska schools during work hours was considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Feb. 8.
Read MoreTourism commission restructure recommended
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would revamp the Nebraska Tourism Commission.
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Physical restraint proposed for unruly students
Teachers could physically restrain violent students and remove unruly students from the classroom without facing legal action under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 7.
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Bill would consider dyslexia a learning disability
A bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 7 would identify dyslexia, which causes difficulty in acquiring and processing language, as a learning disability in state law.
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