Cloture attempt on SNAP eligibility change fails
Senators rejected an attempt March 27 to force a first-round vote on a bill that would remove a lifetime ban
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Sen. Megan Hunt
Food assistance eligibility change stalls on first round
After two days of debate, a bill that would remove a ban on food assistance eligibility for individuals with past drug felonies stalled during general file debate March 21.
Read MoreTelehealth access considered for medical abortion
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony March 20 on a bill that would allow patients to receive medical abortion services through telehealth.
Read MoreBill would require emergency contraception information for assault survivors
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony March 14 on a bill that would require hospitals to offer more information to sexual assault survivors.
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Tipped minimum wage increase stalls
After two days of debate, an attempt to increase the minimum wage for persons who are compensated by way of gratuities stalled on general file March 14.
Read MoreBill would expand voting by mail
All Nebraska voting precincts could allow voting by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 6.
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Coverage sought for in vitro fertilization
A bill to extend health insurance coverage to include in vitro fertilization was considered March 4 by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee.
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Bill would ban conversion therapy
Members of the Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 7 on a bill that would prohibit conversion therapy for any minor child.
Read MoreSales tax exemption proposed for menstrual hygiene products
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would exempt tampons and other menstrual hygiene products from state sales and use tax.
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