Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 10 to a bill that would eliminate the state’s lifetime ban on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility for individuals with certain drug-related convictions.
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A measure intended to address a gap in the ability of animal control officers to carry out their work was amended and advanced from general file April 9.
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Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 to a state Department of Motor Vehicles cleanup measure that includes a requirement for the department to issue one license plate to each registered motor vehicle rather than two.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a bill intended to ensure that motor vehicle manufacturers fairly compensate Nebraska new car and truck dealers for warranty service.
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A bill to align Nebraska’s transportation statutes with federal regulations advanced to select file April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include several other transportation-related measures.
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A bill that increases parental access to school library materials was given final approval by lawmakers April 10.
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A bill to add Nebraska to an interstate compact for school psychologists was given final approval April 10.
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Lawmakers gave final approval April 10 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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Nebraska microdistilleries and craft breweries will have greater flexibility to grow their businesses under a bill given final approval April 10.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval April 9 to a Natural Resources Committee omnibus bill after amending it to include a proposed battery collection and recycling program as well as several other measures.
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Lawmakers amended a technical banking bill and added provisions of three additional measures before advancing the measure to the second round of debate April 9.
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A proposal requiring the Omaha Housing Authority to address bed bug infestations advanced to the final round of debate April 9 after lawmakers amended it to include a reporting requirement.
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A proposal to update background check procedures for guardians and conservators received first-round approval from lawmakers April 9.
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A proposal meant to protect children’s private information and provide parental tools to monitor their online safety was amended and advanced from select file April 9.
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A measure aimed at reinstating a winner-take-all system for allocating Nebraska’s five presidential electoral votes failed to advance from the first round of debate April 8.
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