New grant source approved for noxious weed projects
Senators approved a bill Feb. 27 that provides a new grant source for programs aimed at controlling certain noxious weeds in Nebraska.
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Suspension exemption approved for young students
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 27 restoring Nebraska schools’ ability to suspend pre-K through second-grade students in certain cases.
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Municipal natural gas sales authorized
Certain Nebraska cities and villages may make tax-exempt natural gas sales to industrial-scale users under a measure approved by lawmakers Feb. 27.
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Bill would require vape child safety locks
Electronic smoking devices sold in Nebraska would be required to include built-in child safety features under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 26.
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Bill seeks to roll back SNAP work requirements for certain groups
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that seeks to opt Nebraska out of recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Protections considered for faith-based child services agencies
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a measure that would bar the state from penalizing faith-based child placement agencies for declining to provide services that conflict with their religious beliefs.
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Retention incentives proposed for ‘anchor’ companies
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a measure that would provide tax incentives to certain large businesses to encourage them to remain in Nebraska after merging with an out-of-state company.
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Changes proposed to involuntary commitment process
A bill that would allow concerned individuals to seek court-ordered mental health commitments in Nebraska was considered by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 25.
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Protection from trespass charges sought for county assessors
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 25 on a bill that seeks to protect county assessors from trespassing charges in the course of their work.
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Measure would allow Osborne early hall of fame induction
A bill that would require the induction of a living individual into the Nebraska Hall of Fame this year was heard Feb. 25 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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Bill would require asthma inhaler insurance coverage
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would require insurance coverage of maintenance and rescue asthma inhalers.
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Bill to allow progressive jackpot games heard, advanced from committee
Members of the General Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that seeks to provide an additional source of gaming for authorized organizations in the state.
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Bill seeks to restrict foreign adversary funding in higher ed
A measure that would bar Nebraska postsecondary institutions from accepting gifts, grants, contracts and other funding from certain foreign governments and entities that are deemed U.S. adversaries was considered Feb. 24 by the Education Committee.
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Accessible housing reporting requirement advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 24 to a measure intended to help policymakers determine the number of accessible multifamily housing units in Nebraska.
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Grain dealer measure clears first round
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file Feb. 24 that would expand oversight of grain warehouses and dealers, revise payment timelines for producers and authorize regulators to adjust license fees.
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