Death penalty repeal considered
The Judiciary Committee heard a bill March 4 that would repeal Nebraska’s death penalty. Introduced by Omaha Sen. Ernie Chambers,
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Prairie dog management repeal advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 4 to a bill that would repeal the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog Management Act. LB128, introduced
Read MoreRide-sharing regulations proposed
Ride-sharing companies such as Lyft and Uber would be regulated under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Read MoreBill would extend behavioral health pilot program
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 4 on a bill that would extend a behavioral health screening
Read MoreDriver’s licenses requested for young immigrants
Nebraska would join other states in allowing young immigrants to drive under legislation heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Read MoreFunds sought for university projects
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 3 on a variety of proposals that would provide funding to the University of
Read MoreEvidence testing measure amended, advanced
A bill was amended and advanced from general file March 3 that would allow incarcerated individuals to request that a
Read MoreMedicaid personal needs allowance increase advanced
Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 4 that would increase the personal needs allowance by $10
Read MorePrivate college grants proposed
Students attending private, not-for-profit colleges or universities in Nebraska could receive additional financial aid under a bill heard by the
Read MoreFunding changes proposed for opportunity grants
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony March 2 on two bills that would adjust the funding source of Nebraska
Read MoreSchool repair bill advanced
Senators gave first-round approval March 3 to a bill that would give school districts increased spending authority. Currently, school districts
Read MoreScholarship for dual enrollee students proposed
High school students enrolled in college courses could receive a scholarship under a bill heard by the Education Committee March
Read MoreDissolved HOA bill advanced
Lawmakers gave second-round approval March 3 to a bill that would provide a mechanism for a dissolved Home Owners Association
Read MoreEducational training funds sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 2 on two bills intended to provide funds for postsecondary education in key fields
Read MoreLegislative authorization of gaming stalls
After briefly debating the issue March 2, senators voted to indefinitely postpone a proposal that would allow the Legislature to
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