Skimmer device, ‘kingpin’ bill clears first round
A bill that would criminalize the unauthorized use of skimmer devices was expanded and advanced from general file April 16.
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Defense contractor tax incentive clears first round
A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to locate their highly skilled workers in Nebraska advanced from general file April 16.
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Enhanced penalties for assaults on health professionals expanded, advanced
After eight hours of debate over two days, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would expand existing penalty enhancements for assaulting health care workers.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains amended, advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Proposal to strengthen protection orders expanded, advanced
A bill aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s protection order laws received first-round approval from lawmakers April 14.
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Mobile sports betting proposal clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure from general file April 14 that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices.
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Andersen ready for new legislative mission
You might not guess it to meet him now, but much of Omaha Sen. Bob Andersen’s youth would have made a great spy novel.
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Proposal to pare back tax incentives amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a proposal to roll back an array of business tax incentives to help address Nebraska’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Age verification for social media use broadened, advanced
A bill that would require parental consent for Nebraska minors to create social media accounts advanced to the second round of debate April 11 after lawmakers amended it to include an additional proposal.
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SNAP eligibility expansion clears first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
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Animal control clarification clears first round
A measure intended to address a gap in the ability of animal control officers to carry out their work was amended and advanced from general file April 9.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement passed
Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure that includes a requirement for the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Updated car warranty compensation rules advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill intended to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers fairly compensate Nebraska new car and truck dealers for warranty service.
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Transportation omnibus bill clears first round
A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include several other transportation-related measures.
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School library transparency measure approved
A bill that increases parental access to school library materials was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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