Funds sought for state agencies supporting aging Nebraskans
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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Renewable energy designation for counties considered
Solar and wind energy companies would pay additional taxes to counties in exchange for standardized permitting requirements under a bill heard Feb. 19 by the Revenue Committee.
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Proposal to classify certain gig workers as contractors amended, advanced
A bill that would codify ride-share drivers as independent contractors in state law was expanded to include other delivery drivers before advancing to final reading after a successful cloture motion Feb. 19.
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Lab-grown meat ban proposed
A bill that would bar the sale of cultivated-protein food products, or “lab-grown meat,” throughout the state was considered Feb. 18 by the Agriculture Committee.
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Solid waste disposal fee increase clears first round
A fee increase on landfill operators would help cover Nebraska’s superfund site cleanup costs under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 19.
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State budget bills considered
The Appropriations Committee heard joint testimony Feb. 18 on five bills comprising the governor’s biennial budget proposal. The state budget is structured on a two-year basis, with the budget passed in odd numbered years.
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Apprenticeship requirements for TIF projects considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 18 on a bill intended to increase the number of skilled tradespeople in Nebraska.
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Storer journeys from Cherry County to the Capitol
She may be settling into her Capitol office in Lincoln, but there is no mistaking where Sen. Tanya Storer’s heart lies. One office wall holds a portrait of her competing in cutting — one of three events she qualified in for National High School Finals Rodeo during her teen years.
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Bill would merge natural resources, environmental agencies
The Natural Resources Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would merge two state agencies tasked with safeguarding, regulating and monitoring Nebraska’s water resources.
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Additional medical abortion protocols considered
Members of the Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill that would tighten restrictions on Nebraska providers of medications used to perform chemical abortions.
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Modification, elimination of state boards and commissions proposed
The Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a proposal to modify or eliminate more than three dozen state-established entities.
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Cryptocurrency mining tax considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill intended to manage the impact of cryptocurrency mining operations on Nebraska’s electrical grid.
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State regulatory management agency proposed
Members of the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a measure that would create a new state agency to analyze and review Nebraska’s regulatory requirements.
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New penalty for assaulting sports officials proposed
A new crime of assaulting a sports official would be created under a measure considered Feb. 12 by the Judiciary Committee.
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Private school scholarships sought for foster youth, siblings
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that would provide state-funded scholarships for Nebraska foster youth and their siblings to attend private schools.
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