The Education Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would require the State Board of Education to create academic content standards for human embryology as part of Nebraska’s statewide science standards.
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Nebraska law enforcement officers could stop motorists for using handheld devices while driving under a bill heard Feb. 24 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill meant to increase access to certain contraceptives in Nebraska.
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Two proposed constitutional changes related to Nebraska lawmakers’ salaries, along with a third option, were considered by the Executive Board Feb. 24.
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Omaha Sen. Ashlei Spivey’s roots run deep in Omaha. Born and raised in District 13, she has been involved in the North Omaha community throughout her life as a business owner, nonprofit executive director and now as a freshman state senator.
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The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee considered a bill Feb. 21 that seeks to expand insurance coverage for state employees to include in vitro fertilization.
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Two proposed changes to Nebraska’s initiative and referendum processes were considered Feb. 20 by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee.
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A bill that would add mold and pest infestation to the list of maintenance emergencies that constitute a breach of contract between a landlord and tenant in Nebraska law was considered Feb. 20 by the Judiciary Committee.
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A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 21.
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Lawmakers gave final approval Feb. 21 to a measure intended to refine changes approved last session to the retirement contribution rates for certain Nebraska firefighters.
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Senators passed a bill Feb. 21 aimed at safeguarding electric infrastructure near sensitive military installations in Nebraska.
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A bill intended to modernize the licensing and regulation of professional geologists working in Nebraska received final approval from lawmakers Feb. 21.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 20 on a bill intended to help additional rural fire protection districts qualify for state financial aid.
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Nebraskans would no longer reset their clocks twice a year under two proposals given first-round approval Feb. 20.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 19 on a bill that seeks to address a budget deficit within agencies that support aging Nebraskans across the state.
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