Repeal of learning community common levy proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would eliminate the Omaha learning community’s common levy and
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Grain storage rule clarification advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 23 that would clarify a provision regarding the distribution of assets if a grain warehouse
Read MoreAdditional economic development disclosure advanced
Businesses would be required to disclose additional information before applying for certain local economic development programs under a bill advanced
Read MoreChanges to state employee vacation policy advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 23 to a bill ensuring state employees are compensated for unused vacation time. Under LB830,
Read MoreHome 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 general
Read MoreUnclaimed savings bond bill considered
A bill that would outline a procedure for the state to take title of unclaimed U.S. savings bonds held by
Read MoreCall for convention of states returned to committee
A resolution that would serve as the state’s application for a convention of the states was returned to committee during
Read MoreHomestead exemption for remarried spouses of veterans advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill Feb. 22 that would allow a veteran’s surviving spouse to retain his or her homestead exemption
Read MoreBill seeking to normalize life for foster youth advances
A bill that would implement provisions of a federal law designed to promote normalcy for foster care youth was advanced
Read MoreOmnibus gaming bill discussed
Lawmakers resumed general file debate Feb. 19 of an omnibus bill that would change provisions of several gaming rules in
Read MoreBill would extend, update children’s commission
State law authorizing the Nebraska Children’s Commission would be extended and updated under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the
Read MoreTax holiday for school supplies proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would create a back-to-school sales tax holiday for clothing
Read MoreLegal immunity proposed for animal rescue
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that would provide criminal and civil immunity to
Read MoreBody-worn camera procedures suggested for law enforcement
Law enforcement agencies using body-worn cameras would have to document usage procedures under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee
Read MoreFunding for river weed control proposed
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 18 that would provide funding to clear the state’s rivers
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