Custodial plans for children of deployed parents discussed
Children of deployed military parents would have custodial plans in place under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 23.
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Presidential election by national popular vote considered
Popular votes, rather than electoral votes, would determine the outcome of the next presidential election under a bill heard by
Read MoreVoter ID bills discussed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard joint testimony Jan. 23 on two bills that would require voter ID
Read MoreConcealed handgun rights discussed
Concealed handguns could be carried by permit holders at private schools under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22.
Read MoreChanges to firearm restrictions considered
Recklessly firing a gun would be illegal anywhere in Nebraska under legislation heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan. 22. Current
Read MoreEmergency data proposed for first responder use
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill that would provide first
Read MoreNurse practitioner changes considered
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 22 on a bill intended to address the shortage of primary
Read MoreLower property taxes prioritized by governor
With an emphasis on growth and innovation, Gov. Pete Ricketts proposed providing property tax relief, creating new and better-paying jobs,
Read MoreMarriage license fee increase proposed
Marriage license fees would increase in Nebraska under a bill heard by the Judiciary Committee Jan 21. LB88, sponsored by
Read MoreBill seeks to modernize public meeting access
Some public bodies would be allowed to make greater use of technology in order to comply with the state’s Open
Read MoreFee proposed to address aquatic invasive species
The potential impact of aquatic invasive species on local ecosystems and surface water was the focus of a bill heard
Read MoreDay 10 bill introduction
Senators introduced 158 bills on the final day of bill introduction Jan. 21. Among them were: LB535, sponsored by Papillion
Read MoreSenators consider updating bicycle definition
Riders of bicycles with electric motors would enjoy the same rights as traditional cyclists under a proposal heard by the
Read MoreBill would address postsecondary and career readiness
Collaboration between the state Board of Education and postsecondary educational institutions would be facilitated by a bill heard by the
Read MoreChange to county retirement system advanced
The Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony Jan. 20 on a bill that would change contributions to the Lancaster County
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