Inspector access to child welfare records advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 11 that would expedite delivery of confidential records to the Inspector General
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Limited liability proposed for drug overdoses
Those experiencing or witnessing a drug overdose would have limited legal liability under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee
Read MoreChanges to police pursuit liability advanced after cloture
After prolonged debate, lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 10 to a bill that would lessen the liability facing the state
Read MoreSchool budget limitations proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would reduce state aid to schools and place restrictions
Read MoreBill would address distracted driving
Texting while driving would be a primary offense under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 9.
Read MoreDivestment from fossil fuels sought
A bill seeking divestment of state funds from fossil fuels was heard by the Retirement Systems Committee Feb. 9. LB1069,
Read MoreFunding proposed for virtual schools
Students who attend virtual schools would be included in the state’s school aid formula under a bill heard by the
Read MoreBill would require seat belts for all vehicle occupants
All occupants in a vehicle would be required to wear seat belts under a bill heard by the Transportation and
Read MoreDirect primary care bill introduced
Members of the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill that would specify the requirements
Read MoreSchools would maintain aid for free meals
The Education Committee heard two bills Feb. 8 that are intended to maintain state aid to schools for free student
Read MoreFunds sought for federally qualified health centers
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that would provide funds for health centers to expand their
Read MoreCompensation proposed for first responders’ families
Families of first responders killed in the line of duty would receive an additional benefit under a bill heard by
Read MoreSpecial legislative committees proposed
The Executive Board heard three proposals Feb. 8 to create special committees of the Legislature. LR403, introduced by Lincoln Sen.
Read MoreLimit on aggregate agricultural land valuation proposed
Annual increases in statewide agricultural land valuation would be capped at 3 percent under a bill heard by the Revenue
Read MoreStabilization period for land valuations proposed
A bill proposed to the Revenue Committee Feb. 4 would freeze property valuations for three years unless the Legislature passes
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