Professional leave for special ed staff considered
A proposal that would grant special education staff additional paid time to complete administrative tasks was discussed Feb. 11 by the Education Committee.
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Electric infrastructure security measure amended, advanced
A bill aimed at safeguarding electric facilities near sensitive military installations advanced to final reading Feb. 13 after senators modified provisions intended to ensure equipment made by a foreign adversary cannot be installed during maintenance or upgrades.
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Bill would expand youth transitional services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a bill that seeks to expand transitional services to young adults regardless of immigration status who are involved in the state’s foster care and juvenile justice systems.
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Class action data breach bill clears first-round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 13 that would prevent a private entity from being liable in a class action resulting from a cybersecurity event in certain circumstances.
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Proposal to deregulate landline telephone service considered
Certain telecommunications companies could seek relief from landline telephone service regulations under a bill heard Feb. 11 by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee.
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HMO assessment program advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 11 to a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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Cryptocurrency kiosk regulation advanced
A measure that would make operators of controllable electronic records, such as cryptocurrency, subject to regulation under the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act advanced from the first round of debate Feb. 11.
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Bill would extend unemployment, other benefits to DACA recipients
Members of the Business and Labor Committee considered a bill Feb. 10 that seeks to provide public benefits to work-authorized immigrants in Nebraska.
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Street improvement district changes considered
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 11 on a bill that would eliminate a disparity in how Nebraska cities pay for street improvements.
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Property tax relief through increased school funding proposed
A bill that seeks to reduce local property taxes by increasing state funding for public schools was considered Feb. 10 by the Education Committee.
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Youth employment pilot program considered
The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 10 that seeks to provide employment opportunities for historically underserved youth in Nebraska.
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Bill would grant state auditor casino revenue oversight
The state auditor of public accounts would be able to scrutinize the books of authorized Nebraska gaming operators under a bill heard by the General Affairs Committee Feb. 10.
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Postpartum home visitation program narrowed, advanced
A proposal intended to connect postpartum mothers and infants enrolled in Medicaid with in-home support services was amended and advanced from general file Feb. 10.
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Clouse carves out a space at the Capitol
Sen. Stan Clouse has no shortage of pictures of his impressive wood carvings to display. What started out as a way to cope with the loss of his young son has turned into a lifelong hobby and creative outlet for the Kearney senator.
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School athletics, bathroom access bill considered
An expanded version of a failed measure from last session that would have restricted K-12 student access to school facilities
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