Bill would allow expanded all-mail elections
All Nebraska voting precincts could potentially hold elections entirely by mail under a bill considered by the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee March 19.
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Housing assistance for abuse survivors clears first round
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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Bills would restore suspension option for youngest students
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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Extended access to lead service line funds considered
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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Measure calls for stop signs at Capitol intersection
The Executive Board heard testimony March 18 on a proposal intended to improve pedestrian safety near the state Capitol.
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Bill would block payment card coding of firearm merchants, registries
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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Supported employment services task force proposed
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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Legislative pay commission debated
Lawmakers discussed a proposal on general file March 14 to potentially increase pay for Nebraska state senators.
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Juarez finds her place at the Capitol
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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Changes to school retirement plan proposed
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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Juvenile support pilot project considered
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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Retirement cleanup bill clears first round
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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Agriculture proposal amended, advanced
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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Bill would lower age for detaining, charging youth as adults
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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Automatic insurance enrollment proposed for some children
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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