Police retirement rate increase advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill that would raise contribution rates for certain Nebraska police officers.
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Student surveillance, tracking and monitoring debated
A measure that would require the State Board of Education to develop a model policy relating to the use of student surveillance, monitoring and tracking technology by school districts was discussed on general file Feb. 24.
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Kratom regulatory framework clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 27 that would regulate the sale of kratom products in Nebraska.
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Amendment to enshrine environmental rights offered
Nebraskans would have the right to a “clean and healthy environment,” including pure water, clean air and a safe climate, under a proposed constitutional amendment considered Feb. 26 by the Natural Resources Committee.
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Foreign land ownership update clears first round
Senators advanced a measure from general file Feb. 27 that would update restrictions on foreign ownership of land in Nebraska.
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Property tax credit ‘gap year’ fix offered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a proposal intended to address the effects of recent legislation that modified a property tax relief program.
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Medicaid coverage for blood pressure monitoring services proposed
The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill Feb. 26 that would broaden coverage of self-measured blood pressure services for Medicaid recipients.
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State funding for K-12 private school students considered
Nebraska private school students could receive up to $1,500 a year for education-related expenses under a measure considered Feb. 25 by the Education Committee.
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Expansion of naloxone immunity clears first round
A measure that would broaden legal immunity to those prescribing, dispensing or administering medications that rapidly reverse an opioid overdose advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 26.
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Bill aimed at protecting youth online advanced
A proposal meant to protect children’s private information and provide parental tools to monitor their online safety gained first-round approval from lawmakers Feb. 26.
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Flavored vape, advertising ban proposed
The General Affairs Committee considered two proposals Feb. 24 that seek to reduce young Nebraskan’s access to vaping products.
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TIF authorization proposed for areas lacking affordable housing
Nebraska communities could carry out redevelopment projects that use tax-increment financing in areas with little affordable housing under a bill heard Feb. 25 by the Urban Affairs Committee.
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Option enrollment expansion proposed
The Education Committee considered a bill Feb. 25 that aims to expand student option enrollment policies.
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Expanded military student enrollment policy advanced
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 25 that aims to modify school district enrollment procedures for children of military families.
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Changes to state minimum wage proposed
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 24 that seeks to change upcoming increases in the state’s minimum wage.
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