Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
Read MoreCollege and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
Read MoreState government identification forms would recognize gender neutral individuals under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
Read MoreThe General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
Read MoreLawmakers advanced a bill from general file Jan. 21 that would license charter busses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read MoreSenators reconvened Jan. 9 to introduce 52 new bills, including:
LB855, sponsored by Columbus Sen. Mike Moser, which would eliminate legislative confirmation for certain members of the Niobrara Council;
Read MoreBy the time Omaha Sen. Megan Hunt wrote the business plan for Hello Holiday—a boutique that supports the work of local designers, artists and activists—she already had founded or co-founded a bridal accessory business, a shared co-working space and a nonprofit with the goal of reducing harassment at Omaha nightclubs and bars.
Read MoreSenators rejected an attempt March 27 to force a first-round vote on a bill that would remove a lifetime ban
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.
Read MoreThe Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would require hospitals to offer more information to sexual assault survivors.
Read MoreAfter two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read MoreAll Nebraska voting precincts could allow voting by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 6.
Read MoreA bill to extend health insurance coverage to include in vitro fertilization was considered March 4 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
Read MoreMembers of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would prohibit conversion therapy for any minor child.
Read MoreThe Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would exempt tampons and other menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax.
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