Immunity for employer referrals passes
Employers providing job references for a current or former employee will receive civil immunity under a bill passed by the
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Restructuring of OPS board of education stalls
A bill that would have restructured the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) board of education stalled on general file April 3.
Read MoreSenators override Gov. veto of state claims
Senators voted April 3 to override a gubernatorial line-item veto of a provision in the state claims bill. LB1072, introduced
Read MoreImproved access to public benefit programs amended, advanced
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to increase staff at local offices to provide
Read MoreHistoric horse racing bill amended, re-advanced
A bill that would authorize the state Racing Commission to license and regulate pari-mutuel wagering on historic horse races was
Read MoreTruancy procedures updated
Senators passed a bill April 2 that revises the state’s student truancy provisions. In 2010, the Legislature passed a bill
Read MoreChild abuse penalties enhanced
Senators passed a bill April 2 that refines child abuse penalties. LB799, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Abbie Cornett, makes child
Read MoreChanges to child welfare budget process approved
Lawmakers gave final approval April 3 to a bill that seeks to tighten budgeting standards for the state’s child welfare
Read MoreReturn of child welfare case management to DHHS approved
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is required to provide case management for most of Nebraska’s child
Read MoreBill restricting frivolous lawsuits by inmates advances
A bill aimed at restricting inmates from filing frivolous lawsuits at public expense was given first-round approval April 2. Under
Read MoreExit interviews required for high school dropouts
Students dropping out of high school will undergo an exit interview under a bill passed by the Legislature April 3.
Read MoreCareer education programs receive funding approval
A bill that appropriates funds to the state Department of Education for the creation of career bridge programs was passed
Read MoreResearch and development tax credit extended
Businesses taking advantage of a research and development tax credit have more time to claim the credit under a bill
Read MoreChange to mandatory tractor permitting passed
Agricultural tractors of 100 horsepower or greater are subject to a mandatory permitting process under a bill passed by the
Read MoreFlavored malt beverages to be taxed as beer
Flavored malt beverages will be taxed at the same rate as beer under a bill passed by the Legislature April
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