Non-equalized school districts would be exempt from spending limits
School districts that currently do not qualify for state equalization aid would have more spending flexibility under a bill discussed
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Fraudulent lien bill discussed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill directed at fraudulent lien filers. Under LB982,
Read MoreBill would clarify regulation of ancillary auto products
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 13 on a bill meant to clarify the regulatory framework for
Read MoreBills would expand child visitation provisions
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on two bills that would expand grandparent-child visitation provisions. Currently, a grandparent may
Read MoreTax incentives proposed to attract large data centers
Companies looking to build large data centers could receive tax incentives to locate in Nebraska under a bill advanced from
Read MoreBill seeks to increase natural gas capacity
The Urban Affairs Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would allow jurisdictional utilities to construct and authorize
Read MoreBill would clarify state-funded nursing care for family
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 9 on a bill meant to clarify permitted practices under the
Read MoreBan on PSC gifts, contributions proposed
A candidate for or member of the Public Service Commission (PSC) would be prohibited from accepting certain gifts or contributions
Read MoreTransfer of county court judgeship advances
Senators advanced a bill from general file Feb. 9 that would transfer a county court judgeship to another district. LB790,
Read MoreSingle-district educational service unit bill advances
A bill that would allow Lincoln and Omaha to continue operating as single-district educational service units (ESUs) advanced from general
Read MoreBill would require child welfare financial reports, strategic plan
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 8 on a bill that seeks to provide fiscal accountability and
Read MoreTax exemption proposed for social security benefits
People receiving social security benefits could see a new tax exemption under a bill discussed in a Revenue Committee hearing
Read MoreProperty damage immunity proposed for police officers
A bill providing immunity from liability for property damage was heard by the Judiciary Committee Feb. 8. Under LB1107, introduced
Read MoreBill would require insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorders
Health insurance policies issued in Nebraska would be required to cover the screening, diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorders
Read MoreMeasures would increase senator salaries, establish compensation commission
Two proposed constitutional changes that would be placed on the November 2012 general election ballot were heard by the Legislature’s
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