Mobile sports betting measure passed over
A proposal that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices was passed over during second-round debate April 23 at the request of the introducer.
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Marriage and family therapist licensing reciprocity expanded, advanced
A bill that would allow marriage and family therapists from other jurisdictions to more easily obtain a Nebraska license was expanded and given second-round approval April 23.
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Bill to define male and female for bathroom, sports access advanced after cloture vote
A measure that would limit access to school bathrooms, sports teams and locker rooms to those that align with an individual’s sex assigned at birth cleared the first round of consideration after four hours of debate April 22.
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Agency merger proposal amended, advanced
A proposal to combine two state agencies tasked with managing Nebraska’s water resources advanced to the final round of debate April 22 after lawmakers amended it to retain provisions governing the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
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Quick brings work ethic back to Capitol
Grand Island Sen. Dan Quick wants to serve his community. The form that service takes is less important. That’s why when he decided to run again for the Legislature, he wasn’t too concerned about the outcome.
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School retirement plan changes advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 17 to a measure that would gradually reduce contribution rates to the school employees retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
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Skimmer device, ‘kingpin’ bill clears first round
A bill that would criminalize the unauthorized use of skimmer devices was expanded and advanced from general file April 16.
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Defense contractor tax incentive clears first round
A measure intended to encourage certain defense contractors to locate their highly skilled workers in Nebraska advanced from general file April 16.
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Enhanced penalties for assaults on health professionals expanded, advanced
After eight hours of debate over two days, lawmakers gave first-round approval April 16 to a bill that would expand existing penalty enhancements for assaulting health care workers.
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Procedures for disposal of fetal remains amended, advanced after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 15 to a bill that would establish procedures for the disposition of fetal remains following an abortion.
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Proposal to strengthen protection orders expanded, advanced
A bill aimed at strengthening Nebraska’s protection order laws received first-round approval from lawmakers April 14.
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Mobile sports betting proposal clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a measure from general file April 14 that would allow Nebraskans to place bets on sports with their mobile devices.
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Andersen ready for new legislative mission
You might not guess it to meet him now, but much of Omaha Sen. Bob Andersen’s youth would have made a great spy novel.
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Proposal to pare back tax incentives amended, advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 11 to a proposal to roll back an array of business tax incentives to help address Nebraska’s projected revenue shortfall.
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Age verification for social media use broadened, advanced
A bill that would require parental consent for Nebraska minors to create social media accounts advanced to the second round of debate April 11 after lawmakers amended it to include an additional proposal.
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