‘Good time’ clarification bill clears first round
A measure introduced to clarify the calculation of “good time” for individuals serving city or county jail sentences advanced to select file April 29.
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Review of incarcerated parental child support advanced
A measure to create a new process for reviewing and modifying child support obligations for incarcerated parents received first-round approval April 29.
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Bill to ban hemp-derived cannabinoids amended, advanced after cloture vote
A bill aimed at barring the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids cleared the first round of consideration April 28 after a successful cloture vote.
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State patrol changes delayed, school retirement bill advanced
A measure on final reading that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the School Employees Retirement System based on its actuarial funding level was returned to select file April 28 to delay implementation of changes to the State Patrol Retirement System.
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Meyer makes a comeback to serve
Above: Sen. Glen Meyer makes a new friend on a Louisiana bayou tour. The fact that District 17 Sen. Glen
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Potential third term for legislators clears first round
A proposal that would extend term limits for members of the Nebraska Legislature was amended and advanced to select file April 25.
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Economic forecasting board lowers revenue projections
In its final meeting before the Legislature begins debate on the state’s two-year budget, the Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted April 25 to lower revenue projections.
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Second chance relief proposal narrowed, advanced
Lawmakers narrowed a measure April 25 that would allow certain individuals serving long-term prison sentences to apply for second chance relief before advancing it to select file.
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Bill to broaden practice authority for certified nurse-midwives advanced
A bill that seeks to provide Nebraska certified nurse-midwives with full practice authority was given first-round approval April 24 after senators rejected an effort to add two additional proposals to the measure.
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Changes to use of foster youth Social Security benefits advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 24 to a bill that seeks to reform the use of Social Security benefits received by eligible Nebraska foster children.
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Nicotine alternative regulations updated
A measure that updates regulation of alternative nicotine products was given final approval April 25.
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Street improvement district changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 25 to a measure that would allow first class cities to use general funds to pay for street improvements rather than levy a special assessment on adjacent properties.
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Expanded first responder tuition waiver clears first round
Correctional and youth detention officers would qualify for a tuition waiver under a bill advanced to the second round of debate April 24.
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Judicial nominating commissions updated
A proposal to update the eligibility and election procedures for attorney members of judicial nominating commissions passed April 25.
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Parental notification for student surveys passed
A bill that requires Nebraska schools to notify parents, guardians and educational decisionmakers before conducting non-anonymous surveys that request sensitive student information passed April 25.
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