Bill would extend infrastructure repayment period
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
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Honor license plates advanced for military reservists
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 24 to a bill that would expand eligibility for military honor license plates.
Read MoreBill easing hiring of county law clerks advanced
Senators voted Jan. 24 to advance a bill that intends to make it easier for county attorneys and public defenders to recruit and retain law clerks and law students.
Read MoreParental involvement for high-ability learners proposed
Some school districts would be required to establish focus groups for high-ability learners under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 23.
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Bill would update summer food program
The Education Committee heard testimony on a bill Jan. 23 that is meant to increase student access to summer food programs.
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Reimbursement proposed for second workers’ comp exam
Employees injured on the job would be entitled to a second free medical opinion under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Jan. 23.
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Comprehensive updates to banking laws proposed
A comprehensive update of Nebraska’s banking laws was considered Jan. 23 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Lightning bolt moment sparks career in public service
Sen. Anna Wishart can tell you the exact moment that she was first inspired to run for elective office.
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Bankruptcy provisions, wage garnishment discussed
The Judiciary Committee heard two bills Jan. 20 that would expand bankruptcy provisions and establish a wage garnishment fee.
Read MoreBackground checks for child care providers considered
Criminal backgrounds checks for all licensed child care programs in Nebraska would be mandatory under a bill heard Jan. 20 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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Agency review of licensing rules proposed
State agencies would be required to determine whether an occupational licensing rule fulfills its intended purpose under a bill heard by the Government, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Jan. 20.
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Legislature would receive written corrective action reports
A bill intended to make audited agencies more responsive to recommendations by the state auditor’s office was heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 19.
Read MoreStronger penalty proposed for witness tampering
Creating a stronger deterrent to the crime of witness tampering was discussed during a hearing of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 19
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Privacy restrictions suggested for automatic license plate readers
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 19 on a bill designed to protect the privacy of information collected by automatic license plate readers.
Read MoreMedical licensure compact participation sought
A bill that would clear the way for qualified physicians to practice in other states through participation in an interstate compact was heard Jan. 19 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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