Bill to continue insurance for those in custody advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill intended to prevent termination of private health insurance solely due to incarceration.
Read MoreLawmakers gave first-round approval Jan. 31 to a bill intended to prevent termination of private health insurance solely due to incarceration.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 18 on a bill that would preserve an inmate’s communication access.
Read MoreLawmakers passed a bill May 4 that allows certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file April 20 that would allow certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
Read MoreA proposed eligibility change to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, failed to advance from general file by one vote April 11.
Read MoreRental property pet restrictions would be reinforced under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee March 17.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill intended to increase the amount of financial information on state tax incentive programs that is available to the public.
Read MoreA prospective employer would be required to evaluate a job applicant’s qualifications without an initial check of his or her criminal history under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee March 13.
Read MoreThe Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would fund an effort to house prison inmates in local jails for work release purposes.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 16 on two proposed eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Read MoreThe Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would allow certain cities more time to repay special assessments levied for infrastructure projects.
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 13 to encourage private renewable energy development—especially wind energy. LB824, introduced by Omaha Sen. John
Read MoreA bill that broadens the scope of a financial transparency law aimed at state government was given final approval April
Read MoreSenators passed a bill April 12 that raises fees that the state Game and Parks Commission is authorized to charge
Read MoreAfter four hours of select file debate April 5, senators advanced a bill that would raise fees that the state
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