Fiduciary access to digital assets advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill April 4 that would determine who has access to a person’s digital assets after death. Introduced
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End-of-life medication bill stalls
Lawmakers declined to move a bill from committee to general file April 4 that would allow terminally ill patients to
Read MoreCloture attempt on Medicaid recovery bill fails
After six hours of debate over two days, an attempt to force a vote on a bill intended to provide
Read MoreProtection for faith-based agencies bracketed
A proposal to offer protections for faith-based agencies that contract with the state foster care system was bracketed by its
Read MoreJuvenile court standards adopted
Lawmakers passed a bill April 1 that clarifies the rights of individuals appearing in juvenile court. Under LB894, introduced by
Read MoreEconomic development measures approved
Senators passed a bill April 1 that changes several economic development provisions. LB1093, introduced by Omaha Sen. Heath Mello, initially
Read MoreCounty population threshold increases approved
Certain county population thresholds will change under a bill given final approval April 1. Nebraska law recognizes four county classifications
Read MoreAgricultural property tax credit increase advances
Senators advanced a bill March 31 that would increase the amount of property tax credits for agricultural landowners. Introduced by
Read MoreEntrepreneurship task force approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 1 to a bill that creates a legislative task force focused on innovation and entrepreneurship
Read MoreSolid waste study approved
Lawmakers passed a bill April 1 authorizing a study of the state’s recycling and solid waste management programs. LB1101, introduced
Read MoreCorrections program enhancements approved
A corrections program that provides employment for inmates will be enhanced by a bill given final approval April 1. LB1080,
Read MoreHuman trafficking immunity amended, re-advanced
A bill that would provide legal immunity to victims of human trafficking was returned to select file April 1 for
Read MoreElimination of learning community common levy advances
Senators advanced a bill March 30 that would end the Omaha learning community’s common levy and provide transition aid to
Read MorePlanned unit development changes approved
Procedures for approval of planned unit developments in some second-class cities and villages will change under a bill passed March
Read MoreBarber school bill passed
A bill that updates Nebraska barber laws to align with federal financial aid requirements was given final approval March 31.
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