Bill would lower age for detaining, charging youth as adults
A measure that would reduce the age at which juveniles in Nebraska may be prosecuted as adults and placed in detention was discussed by the Judiciary Committee March 13.
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Automatic insurance enrollment proposed for some children
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 13 intended to provide insurance “express lane eligibility” for children enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Income tax cut ‘pause’ considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would end incremental income tax rate cuts earlier than planned to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Proposals to tax services, candy and soft drinks considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on two bills intended to stabilize Nebraska’s finances by broadening its sales tax base.
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Updates to veterans’ home eligibility considered
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would update eligibility for admission to Nebraska veterans’ homes.
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DMV cleanup bill, single license plate requirement advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 13 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure after amending it to include a proposal requiring the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Solid waste disposal fee increased
A fee increase on landfill operators will help cover Nebraska’s superfund site cleanup costs under a bill passed by lawmakers March 13.
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Homeowner incentive program extension considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 12 on a proposal to extend a program intended to encourage home purchases in extremely blighted areas.
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Sentencing consideration for abuse, trafficking survivors proposed
Nebraska courts could consider a defendant’s status as a survivor of sex trafficking, domestic violence or abuse when determining sentences under a bill considered by the Judiciary Committee March 12.
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Limits on data-breach class action lawsuits passed
Lawmakers approved a bill March 13 that prevents a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
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Limits on school, ESU bond elections clear first round
A bill that would limit when school bond elections may be held was amended and advanced from general file March 12.
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Model anaphylaxis policy, epinephrine cost cap advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to a bill intended to ensure that children with life-threatening allergies are safe in school and licensed child care environments.
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Interstate compact for school psychologists advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 12 to a bill that seeks to add Nebraska to an interstate compact for school psychologists.
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Student teacher stipends proposed
The Education Committee heard testimony March 11 on a bill that would provide stipends to student teachers who are completing their practicum requirement.
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Compensation for workplace injury discrimination proposed
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony March 10 on a bill that seeks to provide a legal pathway for employees who experience discrimination as a result of a workplace injury.
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