Direct primary care bill advanced
A bill that would specify the requirements of a direct primary care agreement and clarify that direct primary care agreements
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Bond authority for natural resources districts stalls
A bill authorizing natural resources districts (NRDs) to use bonds to pay for water management projects stalled in the Legislature
Read MoreEconomic development disclosure amended, advanced
Businesses would be required to disclose additional information before applying for certain local economic development programs under a bill advanced
Read MoreState employee vacation policy amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from select file March 7 that would ensure state employees are compensated for unused
Read MoreHealth care consumer protections amended, advanced
A bill that seeks to enhance protections for individuals who receive in-home care services was amended and advanced from select
Read MoreFoster youth bill amended, advanced
A bill designed to normalize life for Nebraska’s foster youth was amended to extend authorization of a commission before being
Read MoreBill would allow concealed guns in more locations
Public and private entities could allow for the concealed carry of handguns, regardless of local ordinance, under a bill heard
Read MoreChange to firearm permit restrictions proposed
Mental health boards would use a clear standard of proof to determine whether petitioners with a history of mental illness
Read MoreBill would prevent sale of fetal tissue
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 2 on a bill that would prohibit the sale of fetal tissue
Read MoreHair braiding license exemption approved
Natural hair braiding will be exempt from cosmetology credentialing requirements under a bill passed by the Legislature March 3. Sponsored
Read MoreCertain county-numbered license plates eliminated
Some Nebraska counties will have different license plate numbers under a bill passed by the Legislature March 3. Currently, farm
Read MoreLonger public transit buses allowed
Public transit systems can carry additional riders under a bill passed by lawmakers March 3. LB735, introduced by Henderson Sen.
Read MoreSmall business wage discrimination protections advanced
Senators advanced a bill March 2 that would expand state wage discrimination protections. LB83, as originally introduced by Omaha Sen.
Read MoreHazing ban for all students advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 2 to a bill that would expand the state’s prohibition on hazing. Current statute defines
Read MoreStatewide stroke response system narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed and advanced a bill March 2 that would develop a statewide stroke system of care in Nebraska. Sen.
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