A measure that would increase taxes on Nebraska real estate transactions to help meet the immediate housing needs of sex trafficking and domestic violence survivors was expanded and advanced from the first round of debate March 19.
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Nebraska schools could once again suspend students in pre-K through second grade under two proposals considered March 17 by the Education Committee.
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The Appropriations Committee heard testimony March 18 on a measure intended to ensure that state funds for lead service line replacement remain available for that purpose.
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The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony March 17 on a measure that would prohibit implementation of merchant category codes in Nebraska that identify firearm retailers.
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The Business and Labor Committee considered a bill March 17 that seeks to improve access to competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in Nebraska.
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Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Sometimes it takes coming back to where you started to find a way to make a difference. That was the case for Omaha Sen. Margo Juarez.
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Members of the Nebraska Retirement Systems Committee heard testimony March 14 on a measure that would gradually reduce the state’s contribution to the school retirement system based on its actuarial funding level.
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A bill to provide support services to system-involved youth in Omaha was considered by the Health and Human Services Committee March 12.
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Lawmakers amended and advanced a bill from general file March 14 that would make a number of changes to the state’s various retirement systems.
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A bill that would make several changes to the Nebraska Pure Food Act earned first-round approval from lawmakers March 14.
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A measure that would reduce the age at which juveniles in Nebraska may be prosecuted as adults and placed in detention was discussed by the Judiciary Committee March 13.
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The Health and Human Services Committee considered a bill March 13 intended to provide insurance “express lane eligibility” for children enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 13 on a bill that would end incremental income tax rate cuts earlier than planned to help address the state’s projected revenue shortfall.
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