Nebraskans again could receive a tax credit for contributions to organizations that grant scholarships to students to attend private school under a bill heard Feb. 6 by the Revenue Committee.
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A bill intended to create additional investment in affordable housing and child care programs in Nebraska advanced from select file Feb. 7 after lawmakers clarified how its provisions would affect passthrough entities.
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A bill intended to aid the development of a proposed Lincoln convention center advanced to the final round of debate Feb. 7 after lawmakers amended it to ensure transparency in the process.
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Nebraska minors would need parental consent before creating a social media account under a proposal considered Feb. 6 by the Judiciary Committee.
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The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Feb. 6 on a bill that would eliminate a scheduled sunset date on expanded eligibility for the state’s Child Care Subsidy program.
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A measure that would create a procedure in Nebraska law for licensure of certified professional midwives was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee Feb. 5.
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The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a bill that would reduce the Nebraska statute of limitations for personal injury actions from four years to two.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 5 on a proposal to cut certain county inheritance tax rates while also distributing replacement revenue to counties.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 4 on a bill intended to increase Medicaid provider reimbursement rates without the use of general fund dollars.
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Lawmakers advanced a bill from general file Feb. 5 that would make a number of changes to casino and racetrack enclosure regulation in Nebraska.
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Nebraska school boards would be required to adopt policies regarding student use of cell phones under a proposal considered Feb. 4 by the Education Committee.
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Lawmakers gave first-round approval to a bill Feb. 4 that would codify ride-share drivers as independent contractors in state law.
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The Business and Labor Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a bill that seeks to narrow provisions of a ballot initiative passed by Nebraska voters last November that guarantees paid sick leave.
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A proposal meant to protect children’s private information and provide parental tools to monitor their online safety was heard by the Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee Feb. 3.
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The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Feb. 3 on a proposal to raise fees for certain driver and motor vehicle records maintained by the state Department of Motor Vehicles.
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