Day care building code alignment proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill intended to align the state building code with state agency regulations.
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Title and registration services proposed for car dealers
Car dealers could electronically provide titling and registration services under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 7.
Read MoreBill would prohibit employment discrimination against family caregivers
A bill seeking to expand employment protections to include family caregivers was heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 6.
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Family leave plan proposed
Nebraska would create a program similar to the federal paid family leave program under a bill considered Feb. 6 by the Business and Labor Committee.
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Minimum state aid per student proposed
Each Nebraska public school district would receive a minimum amount of state aid per student under a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 6.
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Helmet law repeal discussed
Members of the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a proposed repeal of the state’s motorcycle helmet requirement.
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Clements appointed to Legislature
Robert Clements of Elmwood will fill the legislative seat left vacant by the resignation of Sen. Bill Kintner last month.
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Lowe sets up shop in the Legislature
As he settles into his first legislative session, you won’t find Sen. John Lowe of Kearney spending too much time decorating his new work space. Despite having one of the smaller offices in the Capitol, he’s still getting used to having so much room and natural light.
Read MoreTax credit proposed for retailers of ethanol blended fuel
Retailers could receive a tax credit for each gallon they sell of a certain ethanol-gasoline blend under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 3.
Read MoreLicensed practical nurse changes proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that would allow licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to provide intravenous (IV) therapy.
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Bill would allow evidence to be heard
Evidence of driving under the influence would be considered admissible in a civil action under a bill discussed by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 3.
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Initial budget cuts clear first round
After four days of debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 3 to a bill that would make cuts to the state’s budget for the current fiscal year.
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Public health task force proposed for Whiteclay
A bill heard by the Legislature’s Executive Board Feb. 2 proposed a special task force that would research the public health implications of alcohol sales on the Whiteclay community.
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Newborn health screening updates considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard combined testimony Feb. 2 on two bills that would change provisions related to infant health screenings in Nebraska.
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Fee increase proposed for handgun permits
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 2 on a bill that would increase the cost of handgun permits.
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