Additional deposit placement services approved
A bill designed to authorize state and local political subdivisions’ use of deposit placement services passed March 1. LB836, sponsored
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Proposal to expand impeachable offense time line approved
Senators gave final approval March 1 to a proposed change to the Nebraska Constitution regarding impeachment of civil officers. LR19CA,
Read MoreFoster care bill amended to provide rate increase
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to apply for a federal waiver for a
Read MoreChanges to child welfare budget process advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 28 to a bill that seeks to tighten budgeting standards for the state’s child welfare
Read MoreNew child welfare data system clears first round
Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 28 that would require development of a new child welfare data system.
Read MoreChild welfare strategic plan and oversight measure advanced
A bill introduced to create a new state agency responsible for all child welfare programs in Nebraska was amended and
Read MoreSchools districts can issue bonds, exceed tax levy
Senators passed a bill Feb. 28 that allows school districts to issue refunding bonds and exceed the current maximum tax
Read MoreBill would expand, create protocols for child advocacy centers
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 27 that would expand and create protocols for the state’s seven child
Read MoreVoter ID debate begins
Senators began first-round debate Feb. 27 on a bill that would require presentation of photo identification prior to voting in
Read MoreState would assess rent-restricted housing
A more consistent approach to assessing the value of rent-restricted housing was the focus of a bill discussed in a
Read MoreBill would authorize fine deductions from cash bonds
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would authorize fines or costs to be deducted from
Read MoreBill would speed up juvenile services
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 23 on a bill that would require the state Department of Health and Human
Read MoreData center tax incentive threshold lowered, advanced
A bill that would provide tax incentives to companies looking to build large data centers was returned to select file
Read MoreBill would prohibit local protected classes
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 22 on a bill that would prohibit counties, municipalities and political subdivisions from implementing
Read MoreEconomic forecasting board maintains revenue projections
The Nebraska Economic Forecasting Advisory Board voted to maintain the state’s revenue protections during its first meeting of the year
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