Measure would expand impeachable offense timeline
Senators gave first-round approval Jan. 26 to a proposed change to the Nebraska Constitution regarding impeachment of civil officers. LR19CA,
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Bill seeks improved access to public benefit programs
The state Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) would be required to add more local offices, workers and resources
Read MoreBill would require report on dual-diagnosis services
The Health and Human Services Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would require a report to the
Read MoreOccupation taxes would be restricted under bill
Occupation taxes levied by municipalities would be subject to a popular vote under a bill discussed in a Revenue Committee
Read MoreBill would clarify reporting requirements of sexual misconduct in schools
The Judiciary Committee heard testimony Jan. 25 on a bill that would clarify reporting requirements for alleged acts of illegal
Read MoreAuthorization for partner STD treatment fails
A bill that would have allowed expedited partner therapy (EPT) for treatment of certain sexually transmitted diseases failed to advance
Read MoreBill would cap tax increment financing use by cities
The ability of Nebraska cities to use tax increment financing (TIF) for redevelopment projects would change under a bill heard
Read MoreCompromise on state aid to community colleges discussed
Nebraska’s six community colleges would receive funding based on a new formula under a bill considered during an Education Committee
Read MoreEnhanced penalties proposed for uninsured drivers
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 24 on a bill that would enhance penalties for uninsured drivers. LB803,
Read MoreBill would change alcohol compliance check requirements
Minors involved in alcohol compliance checks would be prohibited from lying about their age or consuming alcohol under a bill
Read MoreCentennial Mall funds sought
The Appropriations Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would appropriate $1.2 million to assist in renovating Lincoln’s
Read MoreExceptions to hauling requirements considered
The Transportation and Telecommunications Committee heard testimony Jan. 23 on a bill that would limit exception permits for longer combination
Read MoreTeachers could see increased evaluation
School administrators would be required to spend more time evaluating teacher performance under a bill discussed by the Education Committee
Read MoreCities could allow Sunday morning sales of spirits
LB861, introduced by Bellevue Sen. Abbie Cornett, would remove the prohibition on selling and dispensing alcoholic liquor between 6 a.m.
Read MoreCloture attempt fails on campaign call debate
Senators continued debating a bill on general file Jan. 23 that would create an exemption for automatic dialing-announcing devices used
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