Omnibus consumer protection measure advanced to second round
A bill meant to strengthen banking protections for vulnerable consumers was amended to become an omnibus proposal and advanced from general file March 5.
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School access for professional organizations amended, advanced
Lawmakers amended a bill March 6 aimed at ensuring that Nebraska school districts provide any professional employees’ organization equal access to the district’s employees.
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Deputy county assessor authorization amended, advanced
A bill intended to modernize county government processes advanced to final reading March 6 after lawmakers amended it to include a measure that would expedite the removal of abandoned mobile homes.
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Temporary event license approved for visiting body artists
A bill that creates a temporary event license for body artists visiting Nebraska from other states was given final approval March 6.
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Expansion of victims’ rights, law enforcement epinephrine access advanced
Senators amended and advanced from general file two Judiciary Committee measures March 5, including a bill that would expand legal protections and notification requirements for victims of certain crimes.
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Legal notice bill broadened, advanced
A measure that would change requirements governing legal notices in Nebraska was broadened March 5 to address open meeting and public records laws.
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Rideshare dynamic pricing measure approved
Senators passed a measure March 6 prohibiting rideshare companies from using dynamic pricing during a state of emergency that affects transportation.
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Ag cleanup bill amended, advanced to final round
A bill intended to modernize regulatory language and update certain agriculture-related fees was amended March 5 to extend the termination date of a state law related to poultry producers.
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Strengthened clawback protection for ABLE accounts advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a measure intended to encourage participation in the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience program.
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DMV cleanup measure amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup bill after amending it to include several other transportation-related proposals.
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Changes to judges’ retirement system clear first round
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 5 to a measure that would make several changes to the Nebraska Retirement Fund for Judges.
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Gaming updates amended to add progressive jackpots, advanced
Lawmakers amended a measure on select file March 5 to include a proposal to authorize progressive jackpot games before advancing the bill to the final round of debate.
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Guardianship requirements, client cap advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a proposal that seeks to improve Nebraska’s guardianship system.
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Bill to require DED grant awards clears first round
A program aimed at benefitting Nebraska’s small businesses would be required to award a minimum dollar amount of grant funds under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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Legislative oversight measure clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a cleanup proposal March 4 related to legislative oversight.
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