Senators consider bill to expedite evictions
Landlords could evict certain tenants sooner under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 6. LB385, introduced by Omaha
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Bill would strengthen audit authority
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill intended to strengthen the audit authority
Read MoreNurse practitioner changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 6 to a bill intended to address the shortage of primary care providers in rural
Read MoreReauthorization recommended for investigative committees
The Executive Board heard testimony Feb. 6 on resolutions that would continue the work of three special investigative committees. The
Read MoreAdditional funeral expenses for veterans advanced
More veterans’ funeral expenses would be covered by a bill advanced from general file Feb. 5. LB305, introduced by Scribner
Read MoreSales tax exemption proposed for college textbooks
College students would receive a break on textbook costs under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 6. Under
Read MoreFoster care nondiscrimination bill proposed
Prospective foster parents would be protected from discrimination during placement proceedings under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb.
Read MoreSingle license plate option for cars considered
Some cars in Nebraska could display only one license plate under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee
Read MoreCigar shop clarification advanced
A bill was brought this session in response to a 2014 Nebraska Supreme Court decision that declared unconstitutional the Legislature’s
Read MoreBill would prohibit job discrimination for sexual orientation
Employees would be protected from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity under a bill heard by the Judiciary
Read MoreIncreased angel investment tax credits proposed
Business investors could receive increased tax credits under a bill heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 5. Currently, investors can
Read MoreSenators consider expanding voting options
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee considered a bill Feb. 5 that would alter the election process in Nebraska.
Read MoreAging and disabled resource centers discussed
A bill seeking to improve access to existing services and support for Nebraskans who are aging or disabled was considered
Read MoreSenators discuss extending adoption eligibility
The marital status of prospective parents would not be a factor in the adoption process under a proposal heard by
Read MoreAlzheimer’s advisory group proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would create a group to examine
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