Bill would require payment of penalties prior to candidacy
The resolution of civil sanctions would be required of candidates for public office under a bill heard by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Jan. 18.
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Chief justice warns of cuts to community corrections programs
Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Michael Heavican appraised the judicial branch’s accomplishments over the past decade and urged lawmakers to carefully consider proposed cuts to the state’s court system in his State of the Judiciary address Jan. 19.
Read MoreSavings account for first-time home buyers proposed
The Revenue Committee heard a bill Jan. 18 that would allow first-time home buyers in Nebraska to deposit money in a dedicated, tax-advantaged savings account.
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Dental assistant licensure proposed
Nebraska dental assistants would have the option of becoming licensed under a bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee.
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System of graduated accountability proposed for juvenile probationers
The Judiciary Committee met for its first day of hearings Jan. 18 and considered a bill that would change how violations of juvenile probation terms are addressed.
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
On the final day of bill introduction Jan. 18, senators introduced 173 bills. These included:
LB505, sponsored by Gordon Sen. Tom Brewer, which would adopt the Refugee Resettlement Notification Act;
Read MoreBill would remove acupuncture referral requirement
A bill heard Jan. 18 by the Health and Human Services Committee would remove a requirement that an individual receive a referral from a medical practitioner before seeking services from a licensed acupuncturist.
Read MorePopulation thresholds, verification procedures proposed
The Urban Affairs Committee heard two bills Jan. 17 that would clarify how population thresholds for certain cities and counties are met and verified in state law.
Read MoreProtection for teachers’ religious rights proposed
The right of a public school teacher to wear religious dress or garb would be protected under a bill heard by the Education Committee Jan. 17.
Read MoreDay nine bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 17 to introduce new bills.
Among the 64 bills introduced were:
LB438, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Sara Howard, which would increase cigarette and tobacco taxes as prescribed and provide for the distribution of funds;
Read MoreDay eight bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 13 to introduce new bills.
Among the 76 bills introduced were:
LB360, sponsored by Seward Sen. Mark Kolterman, which would adopt the Surgical Technologist Registry Act;
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Governor prioritizes tax relief, government efficiency
With an emphasis on growing Nebraska, Gov. Pete Ricketts proposed providing property and income tax relief, increasing government efficiency and easing burdensome regulations in his State of the State address to lawmakers Jan. 12.
Read MoreDay seven bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 12 to introduce new bills.
Among the 57 bills introduced were:
LB300, sponsored by Omaha Sen. Bob Krist, which would eliminate the statute of limitations on civil actions for sexual assault of a child;
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Senators reconvened Jan. 11 to introduce new bills.
Among the 67 bills introduced were:
LB243, sponsored by Lincoln Sen. Kate Bolz, which would require reporting of certain information concerning assaults that occur in state institutions;
Read MoreDay five bill introduction
Senators reconvened Jan. 10 to introduce new bills.
Among the 67 bills introduced were:
LB167, sponsored by Crete Sen. Laura Ebke, which would include cannabidiol as a Schedule V controlled substance;
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