Updates to mobile landlord and tenant act discussed
Mobile home tenants would have the same rights as residential tenants under a proposal considered by members of the Judiciary Committee Jan. 27.
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Sen. Megan Hunt
Expanded unemployment eligibility considered
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a proposal Jan. 25 to expand eligibility for unemployment benefits.
Read MoreCompensation for amateur athletes approved
Nebraska college and university athletes can earn income under a bill passed by the Legislature July 21.
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Compensation for amateur athletes advanced
Nebraska college and university athletes could earn income under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 25.
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Repeal of teacher oath, pledge considered
The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would repeal a requirement that teachers and certain other school personnel take an oath to uphold the Constitution.
Read MoreRepeal of abortion reversal language considered
Health care providers in Nebraska no longer would be required to provide certain information to women seeking abortions under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 21.
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Bill would allow campaign funds to cover child care
An elected officials’ child care expenses could be paid for with campaign funds under a bill considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Read MoreParty bus bill approved
Lawmakers passed a bill Feb. 13 that requires licenses for charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
Read MoreAmended party bus bill advances
Lawmakers advanced a bill from select file Feb. 6 that would license charter buses that allow consumption of alcohol under the state’s Liquor Control Act.
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Compensation for amateur athletes considered
College and university athletes could earn income under a bill heard by the Business and Labor Committee Feb. 3.
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Gender neutral option discussed for driver licenses, state IDs
State government identification forms would recognize gender neutral individuals under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 29.
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Plan sought for creative districts
The General Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 27 on a potential change to the Nebraska Art Council’s duties.
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New regulation sought for party buses
Lawmakers 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 MoreDay two bill introduction
Senators 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;
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Legislature gains a radical pragmatist in Hunt
By 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.
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