School electronic records bill approved
Schools are allowed to keep records in electronic form under a bill passed May 20. LB365, introduced by Sen. Roy
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Updated building codes advanced
Senators advanced a bill May 20 that would adopt several updated building codes. Currently, Nebraska uses the 2009 editions of
Read MoreSign language interpreter licensure expanded
Lawmakers gave final approval May 20 to a bill that expands licensure requirements for sign language interpreters. LB287, sponsored by
Read MoreSchool emergency expenditure bill approved
Schools will be allowed to make emergency expenditures under a bill approved May 20. Currently when there is a disaster,
Read MoreHealth care provider advertising guidelines advanced
A bill intended to ensure that patients have accurate information about health care provider credentials advanced from general file May
Read MoreGuidelines for Medicaid recovery audits advanced
Senators advanced a bill from general file May 20 that would set guidelines for Medicaid recovery audits in Nebraska. Omaha
Read MoreLegislature repeals death penalty
Senators passed a bill May 20 ending capital punishment in Nebraska. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers, LB268 replaces death
Read MoreOmaha school retirement plan changes stall
Senators bracketed a bill May 19 that proposed several changes to the Omaha school retirement plan. Omaha Public Schools (OPS)
Read MoreFamily finding pilot project funding lowered
A bill that would create a pilot project to establish family connections for state wards was returned from final reading
Read MoreCommunity gardens added to livestock development bill
Senators amended a livestock development measure to include community gardens before advancing it to final reading May 18. Introduced by
Read MoreCareer-readiness programs pulled from education bill
A bill proposing several technical changes to existing education statutes was advanced from select file May 18 after senators removed
Read MoreProposed penalties for powdered alcohol lowered
A bill that would make numerous changes to the state Liquor Control Act was amended and advanced from select file
Read MoreChanges to Omaha school retirement plan advanced
Senators amended and advanced a bill from general file May 18 that would make several changes to the Omaha school
Read MoreMedical marijuana pilot study advanced
A pilot study would make marijuana available for medical treatment in Nebraska under a bill advanced May 18. Introduced by
Read MoreWorkplace discrimination protections stalled
Debate stalled May 14 on a bill that would protect employees from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
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